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Auction 26 21 May 2023
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CALABRIA. Tarentum. Circa 280-228 BC. Trihemiobol (Silver, 11 mm, 0.86 g, 3 h). Heads of two bridled horses back to back; around, four trihemitartemorion or 3/8 obol value marks, each with two crescents and two pellets (4 x 3/8 = 1 1/2 = trihemiobol). Rev. Two bridled horse heads jugate to right; four 3/8 obol value marks as above. HN III 1072. Vlasto 1683. Rare. Sharp, toned and attractive. Crystalised, otherwise, extremely fine.
From the "Collection sans Pareille" of Ancient Greek Fractions.
As on lot 37, here the types celebrate the famous Tarentine horses, but these are bridled showing that they were meant to be those ridden by the city's famous cavalry.
From the "Collection sans Pareille" of Ancient Greek Fractions.
As on lot 37, here the types celebrate the famous Tarentine horses, but these are bridled showing that they were meant to be those ridden by the city's famous cavalry.