Lot 149 | Calabria, Tarentum (c. 280-272 BC), Nomos; AR (g 6,50; mm 21,5)

Bertolami Fine Art - Máchova 838, Vinohrady 18, 120 00 Prague
Auction 309 – Ancient Greek and Byzantine Coins Auction 309 – Session II
Thursday 26 September 2024 hours 14:30 (UTC +01:00)

Calabria, Tarentum (c. 280-272 BC), Nomos; AR (g 6,50; mm 21,5)

Gu-, Sostratos, and Poly-, magistrates. Warrior on horseback r., nude save for helmet, holding shield and two spears in left hand, brandishing spear held in right hand; ΓΥ behind, ΣΩΣΤΡAΤΟΣ below, Rv. Taras astride dolphin left, holding Nike and cornucopia; thunderbolt behind, ΠΟΛΥ before, TAPAΣ below. Vlasto 714; HN Italy 1001; SNG ANS 1037. Near extremely fine.