Davissons Ltd.
E-Auction 3 7 December 2013
View prices realized
► Sale information
Find similar lots
CALABRIA. Tarentum. Circa 272-235 B.C. AR nomos. 6.45 gm. 21 mm. Naked boy riding left crowning horse, ΝΙΚΑΡ (NK) monogram behind, legend unclear below / Taras astride dolphin left, holding distaff and kantharos; ΑΠΟΛ behind, ΤΑΡΑΣ below. Vlasto 828. HN Italy 997. Good Very Fine; light iridescent toning; minor bits of darker patina; well centered and boldly struck on a generous large flan with fresh surfaces. Rare and desirable to have entire design with dolphin on flan.