Stack's Bowers & Ponterio
January 2022 NYINC Auction 14-16 Jan 2022
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ITALY. Calabria. Tarentum. AR Didrachm (Nomos) (7.95 gms), ca. 332-302 B.C. NGC Ch EF, Strike: 5/5 Surface: 4/5. Fine Style.
HGC-1, 803; Vlasto-605 (same dies); HN Italy-937; Fischer-Bossert-852 (V337/R661). Obverse: Warrior, preparing to cast spear and holding two others, on horse rearing right; ΣA below; Reverse: Phalanthos, holding kantharos and cradling trident, riding dolphin left; monogram to left; below, small dolphin left. Nicely struck and centered, this specimen is a great example of the fine style type with high relief. Very lightly worn, it is sure to excite the legions of collectors of Tarentum dolphins.
From the Mark and Lottie Salton Collection.
HGC-1, 803; Vlasto-605 (same dies); HN Italy-937; Fischer-Bossert-852 (V337/R661). Obverse: Warrior, preparing to cast spear and holding two others, on horse rearing right; ΣA below; Reverse: Phalanthos, holding kantharos and cradling trident, riding dolphin left; monogram to left; below, small dolphin left. Nicely struck and centered, this specimen is a great example of the fine style type with high relief. Very lightly worn, it is sure to excite the legions of collectors of Tarentum dolphins.
From the Mark and Lottie Salton Collection.
Ex = J. Hirsch.
Estimate: $500 - $750