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Nomos 25

20 November 2022
Zunfthaus zur Saffran, Zurich

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Estimate: 750 CHF
Hammer Price:  2600 CHF
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CALABRIA. Tarentum. Circa 240-228 BC. Didrachm or nomos (Silver, 20 mm, 6.50 g, 7 h), struck under the magistrate Olympis. OΛYMΠIΣ Cuirassed warrior, brandishing a short dart in his right hand and holding the reins with his left, riding horse galloping to right; in field to left, wreath. Rev. Τ-ΑΡΑΣ Phalanthos, nude, riding dolphin to left, holding cornucopia with his left hand and kantharos in his right; in field to right, tripod. HN III 1055. Vlasto 942 (this obverse die). A splendid, sharp and bright coin. Extremely fine.

From the Morcote Collection, formed before 2005.

Online bidding closes: 20 Nov 2022, 09:00:00 CET Current Date & Time: 27 Apr 2024, 00:33:27 CEST Remaining Time: Closed Hammer Price:2600 CHF

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