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21 April 2024

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Starting Price: 50 CHF
Hammer Price:  100 CHF
Lot 12

CALABRIA. Tarentum. Circa 365-355 BC. Nomos (Silver, 21 mm, 7.64 g, 9 h). Nude youth on horseback galloping to right; [below, Θ]. Rev. ΤΑΡΑΣ Phalanthos riding dolphin to left with right arm outstretched; above tail, Θ. Fischer-Bossert Group 39, 600 (V237/R459); HN Italy 880. Struck with worn dies, mark on reverse, otherwise, about 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, 14:06:00 CEST Current Date & Time: 3 May 2024, 21:06:43 CEST Remaining Time: Closed Hammer Price:100 CHF by madmike (6 bids)
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