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Nomos 21

21 November 2020
Zunfthaus zur Saffran, Zurich

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Estimate: 650 CHF
Hammer Price:  1300 CHF
Lot 24

CALABRIA. Tarentum. Circa 344-340 BC. Nomos (Silver, 21 mm, 7.82 g, 3 h). Warrior, nude but for crested helmet, standing facing behind bridled horse to right, holding spear and shield with his left hand and resting his right on the horse's back; in the field to right, before the horse's legs, ˫. Rev. TAPAΣ Taras astride dolphin to left, holding trident in his right hand and shield in his left; below, above waves, A. Fischer-Bossert 678. HN III 889. SNG ANS 963. SNG Munich 638 (same dies). Vlasto 516-7 (same dies). Unusual obverse iconography for Tarentum, known only from a single die. Extremely fine.

Online bidding closes: 21 Nov 2020, 11:00:00 CET Current Date & Time: 19 Apr 2024, 10:27:51 CEST Remaining Time: Closed Hammer Price:1300 CHF

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