Stack's Bowers & Ponterio
August 2021 ANA Auction 16-21 Aug 2021
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ITALY. Calabria. Tarentum. Time of Pyrrhos of Epeiros, ca. 276-272 B.C. AV 1/4 Stater (Triobol) (2.11 gms). NGC Ch VF, Strike: 4/5 Surface: 3/5.
HGC-1, 740; HN Italy-986; Fischer-Bossert-G58j (V49/R58 - this coin); Vlasto-57 (same dies). Obverse: Laureate head of Apollo right; monogram to left; Reverse: Eagle, with wings spread, standing right on thunderbolt; to right, ΦΙ(?) above two stars above two amphorai; NIKAP in exergue. A VERY RARE type, this wonderful specimen features a charming strike, pleasing toning, and an incredibly alluring pedigree. A wonderful opportunity for the advanced collector of this series.
From the Collection of a Gentleman.
HGC-1, 740; HN Italy-986; Fischer-Bossert-G58j (V49/R58 - this coin); Vlasto-57 (same dies). Obverse: Laureate head of Apollo right; monogram to left; Reverse: Eagle, with wings spread, standing right on thunderbolt; to right, ΦΙ(?) above two stars above two amphorai; NIKAP in exergue. A VERY RARE type, this wonderful specimen features a charming strike, pleasing toning, and an incredibly alluring pedigree. A wonderful opportunity for the advanced collector of this series.
From the Collection of a Gentleman.
Ex: J. Pierpont Morgan Collection (Stack's - 9/1983) Lot # 2 [JPM-9].
Ex: Nervegna Collection # 251.
Found in Brindisi.
Estimate: $4000 - $8000