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Obolos 31

21 April 2024

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Starting Price: 100 CHF
Hammer Price:  240 CHF
Lot 15

CALABRIA. Tarentum. Circa 302-280 BC. Nomos (Silver, 20.5 mm, 7.76 g, 11 h), struck under the magistrates Si- and Lykon. Nude cavalryman striking downwards with a spear held in his right hand, with a shield over his far shoulder and holding two reserve spears in his left hand, riding a horse galloping to right; in the field behind him, ΣΙ; below, ΛΥΚ[ΩΝ]. Rev. [TAPAΣ] Phalanthos, nude, holding a small dolphin in his outstretched right hand, riding a dolphin swimming to left. Vlasto 695; HN Italy 967; SNG ANS 1069-70. Toned. Flan flaw on obverse and minor die wear, otherwise, good very fine.



Horses were the pride and joy of Tarentum's aristocracy, who were famed for their equestrian prowess, whether as cavalrymen in war, or as contestants in races.

Online bidding closes: 21 Apr 2024, 14:07:30 CEST Current Date & Time: 5 May 2024, 01:23:08 CEST Remaining Time: Closed Hammer Price:240 CHF by madmike (7 bids)
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