Ancients
CALABRIA. Tarentum. Time of Pyrrhus of Epirus (ca. 281-240 BC). AV quarter-stater (12mm, 2.14 gm, 10h). NGC Choice VF 5/5 - 3/5, Fine Style. Ca. 280-272 BC. Laureate head of Apollo right, NK monogram behind / TAPANTINΩN, eagle standing left on thunderbolt, wings spread; AP monogram behind. Fischer-Bossert G63 (same dies). Vlasto 46 (same dies). SNG ANS 1042 variant (no AP monogram). HN Italy 986. Rare. Satiny flan with light toning.
Ex Heritage Auctions, Auction 3083 Central States (24 April 2020), lot 30002
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Estimate: 1600-2400 USD