Lot 4254

Sale 113 · Important Australian & World Coins, Medals, Tokens & Banknotes

Description

Italy, Calabria, Taras (Tarentum), (302-281 B.C.), silver nomos, (7.85 g), obv. naked horseman on horseback prancing to left, holding small shield behind him, to right **SI*, below horse **FILOKLHS*, rev. Taras astride a dolphin to left, holding a wreath and arm extended below dolphin **LU*, to right TAPA**S*, (cf.S.347, HN 965, Vl.689/688 [p.80 Pl.XXII], SNG Cop. 870 [same dies]). Toned, well centred, very fine and rare type.

Ex Noble Numismatics Auction Sale 74 (lot 4378).

Estimate
$300
Result Status
Sold
Prices Realised
$360

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