Stack's Bowers & Ponterio
January 2022 NYINC Auction 14-16 Jan 2022
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ITALY. Calabria. Tarentum. AR Didrachm (Nomos) (6.46 gms), ca. 280-272 B.C. NGC Ch EF, Strike: 4/5 Surface: 5/5.
HGC-1, 883; Vlasto-713-9; HN Italy-1001. Obverse: Warrior, preparing to cast spear and holding two others, on horse rearing right; EΥ to left, ΣΩΣ[ΤΡΑΤΟΣ] below; Reverse: Phalanthos, holding crowning Nike and cornucopia, riding dolphin left; thunderbolt to right. A very handsome example of the popular type, this piece is nicely struck on surfaces that give good metal. Some burnt orange toning present on the devices.
From the Mark and Lottie Salton Collection.
Estimate: $600 - $900
HGC-1, 883; Vlasto-713-9; HN Italy-1001. Obverse: Warrior, preparing to cast spear and holding two others, on horse rearing right; EΥ to left, ΣΩΣ[ΤΡΑΤΟΣ] below; Reverse: Phalanthos, holding crowning Nike and cornucopia, riding dolphin left; thunderbolt to right. A very handsome example of the popular type, this piece is nicely struck on surfaces that give good metal. Some burnt orange toning present on the devices.
From the Mark and Lottie Salton Collection.
Estimate: $600 - $900