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Obolos 31

21 April 2024

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Starting Price: 100 CHF
Hammer Price:  150 CHF
Lot 17

CALABRIA. Tarentum. Circa 290-281 BC. Didrachm or nomos (Silver, 19.5 mm, 7.57 g, 12 h). Warrior, nude, preparing to cast spear, and holding two spears and shield, riding horse leaping right; to right, monogram; below horse ΦI. Rev. Phalanthos, nude, holding trident with left hand and kantharos with extended right hand, riding dolphin left; to right, eagle, with wings closed, standing left; below, waves. Fischer-Bossert 1050 (V400/R812). HN Italy 933. Jameson 146 (for type). Very rare - only one coin from this die combination known to Fischer-Bossert. Areas of weak striking, 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, 14:08:30 CEST Current Date & Time: 4 May 2024, 04:25:35 CEST Remaining Time: Closed Hammer Price:150 CHF by madmike (4 bids)
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