Stack's Bowers & Ponterio
August 2021 ANA Auction 16-21 Aug 2021
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ITALY. Calabria. Tarentum. AV Tetrobol (1/3 Stater) (2.85 gms), ca. 276-272 B.C. NGC VF, Strike: 5/5 Surface: 3/5.
HGC-1, 738; HN Italy-953; Fischer-Bossert-G67 (V54/R67); Vlasto-19 (same dies). Obverse: Helmeted head of Athena right; Reverse: Male youth (Taras or Phalanthos?) holding reins and triden, and driving biga right; star above. This RARE specimen features a well centered strike with a bit of a darker tone, though a few light marks are noted near the edge on the reverse.
From the Collection of a Gentleman.
Estimate: $4000 - $8000
HGC-1, 738; HN Italy-953; Fischer-Bossert-G67 (V54/R67); Vlasto-19 (same dies). Obverse: Helmeted head of Athena right; Reverse: Male youth (Taras or Phalanthos?) holding reins and triden, and driving biga right; star above. This RARE specimen features a well centered strike with a bit of a darker tone, though a few light marks are noted near the edge on the reverse.
From the Collection of a Gentleman.
Estimate: $4000 - $8000