Auction 309 – Ancient Greek and Byzantine Coins Auction 309 – Session II
Thursday 26 September 2024 hours 14:30 (UTC +01:00)
Calabria, Tarentum (c. 333-310 BC), Half Stater; AV (4,4,37 g; 15 mm)
TAPANTINΩN, Head of Hera r., wearing stephane, triple-pendant earring and necklace; in l. field, E; Rv. TAPAΣ, Dolphin rider l., holding small dolphin on outstretched r. hand and trident in l.; below, T – K. Vlasto 5; De Luynes 247; Jameson 149; AMB 90; Fischer-Bossert G7h; HN Italy 902. Very rare; portrait of exquisite style. Reverse slightly off centre, otherwise good extremely fine.