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Leu Numismatik AG - Auction 15, Lot 8
CALABRIA. Tarentum. Circa 385-380 BC. Didrachm or Nomos (Silver, 20 mm, 7.86 g, 4 h). Nude youth riding horse walking to left, crowning the horse's head with a wreath; below, Λ. Rev. TAPAΣ Youthful oikist, nude, riding dolphin to left, holding kantharos in his outstretched right hand and resting his left on the dolphin's back; below dolphin, Ρ. Fischer-Bossert 457t (this coin, V200/R348). HN Italy 875. SNG ANS 914-5 (same dies). SNG Ashmolean 262 (same dies). Vlasto 414 (same dies). Beautifull... | 1 Jun 2024 | Upcoming
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Leu Numismatik AG - Auction 15, Lot 9
CALABRIA. Tarentum. Circa 302-280 BC. Didrachm or Nomos (Silver, 22 mm, 7.82 g, 2 h), Si.., Philokles and Ly..., magistrates. Nude warrior on horseback to left, holding bridle in his right hand and carrying small round shield in his left; above, ΣY; below, ΦΙΛOKΛHΣ. Rev. TAPAΣ Youthful oikist, nude, riding dolphin to left, holding wreath in his right hand and placing his left on the dolphin; below, ΛY. HN Italy 965. Vlasto 689. A splendid piece, very well struck and of wonderful early Hellenis... | 1 Jun 2024 | Upcoming
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The Coin Cabinet Ltd. - The Euclidean Collection - Part 2, Lot 5
MAGNA GRAECIA. CALABRIA, TARENTUM.
Silver nomos, circa 332-302 BC.
Sa-, and Kon-, magistrates. Obv: nude youth on horseback riding right, crowning himself; ΣA above Ionic capital below. Rev: Taras astride dolphin left, holding whip and serpent; TAPAΣ downwards behind, KOM below.
Good Very Fine; shimmering old cabinet tone.
Reference: Vlasto-657; HN Italy-942.
Provenance: from the Euclidean Collection; ex Roma Numismatics Ltd, E-Sale 96 (5/5/2022), lot 82.
Die Axis: 8h.
Diameter: 22 mm.
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The Coin Cabinet Ltd. - The Euclidean Collection - Part 2, Lot 6
MAGNA GRAECIA. CALABRIA, TARENTUM.
Silver nomos, circa 302-280 BC.
Arethon, Sa-, and Cas-, magistrates. Obv: youth on horseback right, holding reins and crowning horse; ΣA to left, APEΘΩN in two lines below. Rev: Taras riding dolphin left, holding tripod; TAPAΣ behind, CAΣ below.
Extremely Fine.
Reference: Vlasto-666; HN Italy-957; HGC 1-813.
Provenance: from the Euclidean Collection; ex Roma Numismatics, E-Sale 94 (24/02/2022), lot 26.
Die Axis: 6h.
Diameter: 20 mm.
Weight: 7.88 g.
Composi... | 30 May 2024 | Upcoming
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The Coin Cabinet Ltd. - The Euclidean Collection - Part 2, Lot 7
MAGNA GRAECIA. CALABRIA, TARENTUM.
Silver nomos, circa 281-228 BC.
Campano-Tarentine Series. Obv: diademed head of the nymph Satyra left, wearing triple-drop earring. Rev: youth on horseback right, crowning horse with wreath; crescent in upper left field, dolphin below horse and TA in lower right field.
About Extremely Fine.
Reference: Vlasto-1038; SNG ANS-1302; HN Italy-1098.
Provenance: from the Euclidean Collection; acquired from Den of Antiquity.
Die Axis: 7h.
Diameter: 20 mm.
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The Coin Cabinet Ltd. - The Euclidean Collection - Part 2, Lot 8
MAGNA GRAECIA. CALABRIA, TARENTUM.
Silver nomos, circa 281-228 BC.
'Campano-Tarentine' series. Obv: head of nymph left, wearing tainia and triple pendant earring. Rev: nude youth on horseback right, crowning horse that raises left foreleg; TAP above, dolphin above tripod below horse.
Good Very Fine; light cabinet tone, golden highlights.
Reference: Vlasto-1027; SNG ANS-1296; cf. HN Italy-1098.
Provenance: from the Euclidean Collection.
Die Axis: 10h.
Diameter: 20 mm.
Weight: 7.13 g.
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The Coin Cabinet Ltd. - The Euclidean Collection - Part 2, Lot 9
MAGNA GRAECIA. CALABRIA, TARENTUM.
Silver nomos, circa 280-272 BC.
Phy-, Sodamos and Gu-, magistrates. Obv: the Dioskouroi riding left; monogram above. Rev: Taras riding dolphin left, holding two spears, shield decorated with hippocamp, and Victory who crowns him; TAPAΣ above, ΓY to left, waves below.
About Good Extremely Fine; lovely old cabinet tone.
Reference: HN Italy-1011; HGC 1-885.
Provenance: from the Euclidean Collection.
Die Axis: 1h.
Diameter: 21 mm.
Weight: 6.42 g.
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The Coin Cabinet Ltd. - The Euclidean Collection - Part 2, Lot 10
MAGNA GRAECIA. CALABRIA, TARENTUM.
Silver nomos, circa 280-272 BC.
Reduced standard. Obv: rider on horseback right, crowning self with wreath and holding reins; IΩ to upper left; IAΛO and Ionic capital below horse. Rev: Phalanthos riding dolphin left, holding aphlaston and distaff; ANΘ to right, TAPAΣ below.
Extremely Fine; some die-wear to rev., otherwise one of the best examples to have come to market, with a lovely rich old cabinet tone.
Reference: Vlasto-803-8; HN Italy-1014.
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The Coin Cabinet Ltd. - The Euclidean Collection - Part 2, Lot 11
MAGNA GRAECIA. CALABRIA, TARENTUM.
Silver nomos, circa 280-272 BC.
Reduced standard. Philokra- & Aristo-, magistrates. Obv: youth crowning horse upon which he sits right; ΦIΛOKPA in upper left field, monogram below. Rev: Phalanthos riding dolphin left, holding trident and Victory, who crowns him; TAPAΣ to right, APIΣTO below.
Extremely Fine; a terrific example.
Reference: Vlasto-867; HN Italy-998.
Provenance: from the Euclidean Collection.
Die Axis: 9h.
Diameter: 23 mm.
Weight: 6.16 g.
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The Coin Cabinet Ltd. - The Euclidean Collection - Part 2, Lot 12
MAGNA GRAECIA. CALABRIA, TARENTUM.
Silver nomos, circa 272-240 BC.
Philemenos, magistrate. Obv: youth on horse right; ΦI before, ΦIΛHMENOΣ below. Rev: Taras astride dolphin left, holding tripod and trident; boukranion in right field, ΤΑΡΑΣ below.
Extremely Fine; beautifully tone with golden iridescence highlighting devices.
Reference: Vlasto-884; HN Italy-1035.
Provenance: from the Euclidean Collection; acquired from Baldwin's.
Die Axis: 8h.
Diameter: 21 mm.
Weight: 6.56 g.
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Classical Numismatic Group - Auction 126, Lot 14
CALABRIA, Tarentum. Circa 390-385 BC. AR Nomos (20.5mm, 7.81 g, 12h). Nude youth on horse galloping right; tiny Λ below / Phalanthos, nude, holding akrostolion, riding dolphin right; tiny Λ below. Fischer-Bossert Group 28, 398d (V175/R307' – this coin); Vlasto 375 (same dies); HN Italy 870. Old collection tone, a little off center and light scuff under tone on obverse. Good VF.
From the Wild Rose Collection. Ex Matthew Curtis Collection (Classical Numismatic Group 112, 11 September 2019), lo... | 28 May 2024 | Upcoming
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Classical Numismatic Group - Auction 126, Lot 15
CALABRIA, Tarentum. Circa 340-335 BC. AR Nomos (22mm, 7.72 g, 2h). Nude youth, holding rein and crowning horse he rides right; Φ to right; below, nude youth removing stone from horse's hoof / Phalanthos, nude, shield on arm, holding kantharos and trident, riding dolphin left; E and waves below. Fischer-Bossert Group 50, 696e (V262/R543 – this coin); Vlasto 510 (same obv. die); HN Italy 818; BMC 183 (same dies); SNG München 637 (same dies); Jameson 141 (same dies); de Luynes 294 (same dies); Na... | 28 May 2024 | Upcoming
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Classical Numismatic Group - Auction 126, Lot 16
CALABRIA, Tarentum. Circa 280-272 BC. AR Nomos (22.5mm, 6.41 g, 3h). Reduced standard. Warrior on horseback right, holding shield and two spears, preparing to cast a third; ΓΥ to upper left, API/ΣTI/Π in three lines below / Phalanthos, nude, holding bow and arrow, riding dolphin right; below, elephant standing right. Vlasto 712; HN Italy 999. Toned, minor lamination on obverse. VF.
From the Wild Rose Collection, purchased from Shanna Schmidt, 16 March 2020. Ex Berk BBS 179 (24 May 2012), lot... | 28 May 2024 | Upcoming
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Classical Numismatic Group - Auction 126, Lot 17
CALABRIA, Tarentum. Circa 272-240 BC. AR Nomos (18mm, 6.35 g, 3h). Nude youth crowning horse he rides right; ΦI to left, ZΩΠ-YPO-Σ below / Phalanthos, nude, holding cornucopia and trident, riding dolphin left; bee to right. Vlasto 855–6; HN Italy 1029. Iridescent tone, underlying luster, traces of find patina, minor flan flaws on obverse, small knock on reverse. EF.
Estimate: 750 USD... | 28 May 2024 | Upcoming
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Classical Numismatic Group - Auction 126, Lot 19
CALABRIA, Tarentum. Circa 240-228 BC. AR Nomos (19mm, 6.45 g, 9h). Reduced standard. Dioskouros, head facing, raising hand and holding rein, on horse stepping left; monogram and pileos to right; [Ξ]E-NOKPA/[T]-HΣ in two lines below / Phalanthos, nude, head and torso facing, holding trident over shoulder and lifting drapery, riding dolphin left; to right, monogram above cuttlefish; waves below. Vlasto 960 (this coin); HN Italy 1058. Deeply toned, with some iridescence, compact flan, some flatne... | 28 May 2024 | Upcoming
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Classical Numismatic Group - Auction 126, Lot 20
CALABRIA, Tarentum. Circa 240-228 BC. AR Nomos (20mm, 6.51 g, 11h). Reduced standard. Warrior, holding Nike, who crowns him, on horse rearing right; monogram behind, KAΛΛIKP[A]/THΣ in two lines below / Phalanthos, holding Nike, who crowns him, and cradling trident in left arm, riding dolphin left; ligate NE to right. Vlasto 963–6; HN Italy 1059. Darkly toned, traces of find patina, spot of flat strike on reverse. EF. Well centered on typically compact flan.
From the Wild Rose Collection. Ex ... | 28 May 2024 | Upcoming
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Heritage World Coin Auctions - Showcase Auction 61375, Lot 25004
Ancients
CALABRIA. Tarentum. Ca. 380-340 BC. AR didrachm (20mm, 8h). NGC Choice VF, Fine Style. D- and E-, magistrates. Helmeted, nude warrior on horseback galloping left, with reins in right hand, shield in left hand; Δ below / TAPA-Σ, Taras astride dolphin left, cantharus in outstretched right hand over shoulder; E and dolphin left above waves left below. HN Italy 870. Struck from handsomely designed Fine Style dies on lovely cabinet toned surfaces.
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Heritage World Coin Auctions - Showcase Auction 61375, Lot 25005
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CALABRIA. Tarentum. Ca. 340-334 BC. AR stater or didrachm (21mm, 7.70 gm, 4h). NGC Choice AU 4/5 - 4/5, Fine Style. D-, A-, S-, Ͱ-, magistrates. Warrior wearing lorica, chlamys, and crested helmet on horseback charging right, shield across back, two spears in right hand; Δ and A below / TAPAΣ, Taras astride dolphin left, head facing, chlamys over left arm and flying behind, trident in right hand over shoulder; Nike above flying right crowning him (to left), Σ and Ͱ above waves left be... | 20 May 2024 | Upcoming
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Heritage World Coin Auctions - Showcase Auction 61375, Lot 25006
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CALABRIA. Tarentum. Ca. 302-280 BC. AR didrachm (21mm, 7.90 gm, 5h). NGC Choice AU 4/5 - 4/5, Fine Style. Nikon and Ey-, magistrates. Nude warrior dismounting from horse charging left, round shield and spear in left hand; EY in upper right field, NIKΩN below / TAPAΣ, Taras on dolphin left, grain ear in outstretched right hand, left hand on dolphin; API in left field, horizontal spearhead right in lower right field. HN Italy 969. Produced with beautifully crafted Fine Style dies, refle... | 20 May 2024 | Upcoming
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Heritage World Coin Auctions - Showcase Auction 61375, Lot 25007
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CALABRIA. Tarentum. Ca. 302-280 BC. AR didrachm (21mm, 7.68 gm, 3h). NGC Choice AU 5/5 - 2/5, Fine Style. Nikon and Ey-, magistrates. Nude warrior dismounting from horse charging left, round shield and spear in left hand; EY in upper right field, NIKΩN below / TAPAΣ, Taras on dolphin left, grain ear in outstretched right hand, left hand on dolphin; API in left field, horizontal spearhead right in lower right field. HN Italy 969. Bright and flashy surfaces struck with dynamic Fine Styl... | 20 May 2024 | Upcoming
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Heritage World Coin Auctions - Showcase Auction 61375, Lot 25008
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CALABRIA. Tarentum. Ca. 302-280 BC. AR didrachm (23mm, 7.90 gm, 10h). NGC Choice AU 4/5 - 3/5, Fine Style. Arethon, Sa- and Kas, magistrates. Nude youth on horseback right, crowning horse with right hand, reins in left; ΣΑ in upper left field, ΑΡΕ/ΘΟΝ below horse / ΤAPAΣ, Taras astride dolphin left, tripod in outstretched right hand; CAΣ below. HN Italy 957. Vlasto 666. Attractive shining bright surfaces, graced with fantastic Fine Style designs.
Taras, a figure of Greek mythology a... | 20 May 2024 | Upcoming
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Heritage World Coin Auctions - Showcase Auction 61375, Lot 25009
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CALABRIA. Tarentum. Ca. 302-280 BC. AR didrachm (21mm, 7.86 gm, 7h). NGC AU 4/5 - 4/5, Fine Style. Philiarchus, Sa-, and Aga-, magistrates. Youth seated on horse standing right, crowning horse with wreath in right hand; ΣA behind, ΦIΛI/APXOΣ below / TAPAΣ, Taras astride dolphin left, with grape bunch in outstretched right hand; AΓA below. HN Italy 960. HGC I 813. Delightful piece struck from artistically rendered dies on an ash-toned flan.
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Heritage World Coin Auctions - Showcase Auction 61375, Lot 25010
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CALABRIA. Tarentum. Ca. 302-280 BC. AR didrachm (23mm, 7.95 gm, 1h). NGC AU 4/5 - 4/5, Fine Style. Arethon, Sa- and Kas, magistrates. Nude youth on horseback right, crowning horse with right hand, reins in left; ΣΑ in upper left field, ΑΡΕ/ΘΟΝ below horse / ΤAPAΣ, Taras astride dolphin left, tripod in outstretched right hand; CAΣ below. HN Italy 957. Vlasto 666. Created with masterfully designed Fine Style dies on bright, lustrous fields.
Taras, a figure of Greek mythology and the ep... | 20 May 2024 | Upcoming
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Heritage World Coin Auctions - Showcase Auction 61375, Lot 25011
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CALABRIA. Tarentum. Ca. 240-228 BC. AR stater or didrachm (22mm, 6.51 gm, 2h). NGC AU 4/5 - 4/5, brushed. Daimachus, Su-, Ep. Nude youth on horse leaping right; ΔAIMAXOC above ground line, ΣΩ above bucranium facing below / TA-PAC, Taras on dolphin left, with hippocamp right in right hand and trident cradled in left; mask of Selinus left above EΠ monogram. HN Italy 1054. HGC I 900. A majestic piece, enveloped in exquisite cabinet toning, further enhanced by a radiant halo of amber toni... | 20 May 2024 | Upcoming
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Classical Numismatic Group - Electronic Auction 562, Lot 13
CALABRIA, Tarentum. Circa 302-290 BC. AR Nomos (20mm, 7.71 g, 4h). Warrior, holding shield and two spears, preparing to cast a third, on horseback right; ΔAI below / Phalanthos, holding trident over shoulder and shield decorated with hippocamp, riding dolphin left; ΦI to left, murex shell below. Fischer-Bossert Group 77, 1011 (V389/R778); Vlasto 594–6; HN Italy 935. Areas of roughness. Good VF.
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Classical Numismatic Group - Electronic Auction 562, Lot 14
CALABRIA, Tarentum. Circa 272-240 BC. AR Nomos (20.5mm, 6.48 g, 6h). Reduced standard. Nude youth crowning horse he rides left; ΔI to right, ΦIΛΩ/TAΣ in two lines below / Phalanthos, nude, holding kantharos and distaff, riding dolphin left; to right, cock standing left. Vlasto 846; HN Italy 1024. Struck with worn obverse die, small scratch on reverse. VF.
Estimate: 200 USD... | 15 May 2024 | Upcoming
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Harlan J. Berk, Ltd. - Buy or Bid Sale 227, Lot 250
Calabria, Tarentum. Stater; Calabria, Tarentum; c. 355-340 BC, Stater, 7.91g. Cf. Vlasto-657. Obv: Naked boy seated r. and crowning himself on horse standing r. and raising r. foreleg; below horse, letters ΣA and Ionic capital. Rx: Taras astride dolphin l., holding a water snake in his r. hand; to r., TAPAΣ; below, KO[M].. MS
Estimate: 1500 USD... | 14 May 2024 | Upcoming
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Heritage World Coin Auctions - Showcase Auction 61388, Lot 23006
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CALABRIA. Tarentum. Ca. 332-302 BC. AR stater or didrachm (21mm, 2h). NGC Choice VF. Sa- and Con-, magistrates. Nude horseman crowning himself on horse walking right; ΣA above Ionic capital below horse / ΤΑΡΑΣ, Taras astride dolphin left, whip and serpent in outstretched right hand; KON below. HN Italy 942 (KO below). Vlasto 954-8.
Taras, a figure of Greek mythology and the eponymous founder of Tarentum in Calabria, played a pivotal role in the art and culture of the region. Taras w... | 14 May 2024 | Upcoming
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Heritage World Coin Auctions - Showcase Auction 61388, Lot 23007
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CALABRIA. Tarentum. Ca. 302-280 BC. AR didrachm (18mm, 7.83 gm, 6h). NGC Choice AU 4/5 - 4/5, Fine Style. Nikon, Ey-, and Ari- magistrates. Nude warrior dismounting from horse charging left, round shield and spear in left hand; EY in upper right field, NIKON below / TAPAΣ, Taras on dolphin left, grain ear in outstretched right hand, left hand on dolphin; API in left field, horizontal spearhead right in lower right field. HN Italy 969. Vlasto 701-703. Gorgeous detailing on stormy tonin... | 14 May 2024 | Upcoming
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Heritage World Coin Auctions - Showcase Auction 61388, Lot 23008
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CALABRIA. Tarentum. Ca. 302-280 BC. AR didrachm (21mm, 7.85 gm, 5h). NGC AU 5/5 - 4/5, Fine Style. Arethon, Sa- and Cas-, magistrates. Nude youth on horseback right, crowning horse with right hand, reins in left; ΣΑ in upper left field, ΑΡΕ/ΘΩΝ below horse / ΤAPAΣ, Taras astride dolphin left, tripod in outstretched right hand; CAΣ below. HN Italy 957. Vlasto 666. Flashing surfaces burst with brilliant wintry light. Chiseled figures with a glossy luster.
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Heritage World Coin Auctions - Showcase Auction 61388, Lot 23009
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CALABRIA. Tarentum. Ca. 302-280 BC. AR didrachm (21mm, 7.69 gm, 6h). NGC Choice XF 3/5 - 4/5, flan flaw. Philon and Ey-, magistrates. Nude youth on horseback charging left, with reins in right hand, round shield in left; EY behind, ΦIΛΩN below / TAPAΣ, Taras astride dolphin left, Nike standing left in outstretched right hand; waves left below. HN Italy 964.
From the Forest Wayne Collection.
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Heritage World Coin Auctions - Showcase Auction 61388, Lot 23010
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CALABRIA. Tarentum. Ca. 302-280 BC. AR didrachm (21mm, 2h). NGC Choice VF, brushed. Philiarchus, Sa-, and Aga-, magistrates. Youth seated on horse standing right, crowning horse with wreath in right hand; ΣA behind, ΦIΛI/APXOΣ below / TAPAΣ, Taras astride dolphin left, with grape bunch in outstretched right hand; AΓA below. HN Italy 960. HGC I 813.
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Astarte S.A. - Web Auction 5, Lot 2
CALABRIA. Tarentum. Punic occupation, circa 212-209 BC. Sokannas magistrate. Half Shekel (Silver, 18.29 mm, 3.72 g). ΣΩKANNAΣ Cuirassed and helmeted warrior on horseback walking right, wearing filleted palm branch in his right hand, the horse raising the right paw, magistrate's name between horse's paws. Rev. TAPAΣ Taras on dolphin to left, holding kantharos in the extended right hand and trident to right under the bent left arm, eagle turned to left standing right with open wings. Vlasto 984-... | 12 May 2024 | Upcoming
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Numismatica Ars Classica - Auction 146, Lot 2016
Calabria, Tarentum.
Nomos circa 510-450, AR 23 mm, 7.89 g. TARA retrograde Oecist seated on dolphin r., l. arm extended; below, pecten. Rev. The same type l. incuse. Vlasto –. Fischer-Bossert 12. Historia Numorum Italy 826.
Very rare and in unusually fine condition for this difficult issue. Perfectly centred on
a full flan and with a lovely light old cabinet tone. About extremely fine
Ex Leu sale 86, 2003, 199.
Dating from the late sixth century, this nomos shows Phalanthus naked, ri... | 8 May 2024 | Upcoming
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Numismatica Ars Classica - Auction 146, Lot 2017
Calabria, Tarentum.
Nomos circa 480-470, AR 18 mm, 7.95 g. TARAS retrograde Dolphin rider r., raising l. hand and resting r. on dolphin's back; below, pecten. Rev. Four-spoked wheel. Vlasto 76 (these dies). SNG Ashmolean 204 (these dies). Boston, MFA 47 (these dies). Jameson 82 (these dies). Fischer-Bossert 81. Historia Numorum Italy 833.
Light iridescent tone. Traces of overstriking, otherwise good very fine
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Numismatica Ars Classica - Auction 146, Lot 2018
Calabria, Tarentum.
Nomos circa 400-390, AR 22 mm, 7.78 g. Horseman galloping r., holding whip in r. Rev. ΤΑΡΑΣ Taras on dolphin l., holding aplustre. Vlasto 340 (this coin). SNG ANS 885 (these dies). Jameson 112 (these dies). Gillet 76 (this coin). Fisher-Bossert 364h (this coin). Historia Numorum Italy 850.
Very rare. Struck on a very large flan and with a wonderful old cabinet tone,
minor cleaning marks on reverse, otherwise about extremely fine
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Numismatica Ars Classica - Auction 146, Lot 2019
Calabria, Tarentum.
Nomos circa 385-380, AR 20 mm, 7.86 g. Nude youth on horse standing r., raising r. hand to crown horse. Rev. TAPAΣ Dolphin rider l., resting both hands on dolphin's. Vlasto 350 (this coin). Fischer-Bossert 446a (this coin). SNG ANS 890. Jameson 114 (these dies). Historia Numorum Italy 880.
Rare. Wonderful old cabinet tone, minor traces of double striking on reverse,
otherwise about extremely fine
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Numismatica Ars Classica - Auction 146, Lot 2021
Calabria, Tarentum.
Stater circa 333-331/0, AV 17 mm, 8.52 g. T[APA] Veiled and diademed head of Hera r., wearing earring and necklace; below chin, dolphin swimming downwards. Behind neck, [E]. Rev. TAPANTINΩN Young Taras standing r., raising hands in supplication to Poseidon seated l., leaning forward and holding trident; in field r., star / T. Below stool, diphros and K. Vlasto 1 (these dies). de Luynes 241 (these dies). AMB 89 (these dies). Kraay-Himer pl. X, 315 (this reverse di... | 8 May 2024 | Upcoming
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Numismatica Ars Classica - Auction 146, Lot 2022
Calabria, Tarentum.
Nomos circa 315-300, AR 23 mm, 7.92 g. Naked ephebus on horse prancing r., holding reins, shield and two spears in l. hand and striking with spear in r.; below, ΣΑ. Rev. TAPAΣ Taras seated on dolphin l., holding trident and cantharus; in upper l. field, AP ligate. In lower r. field, dolphin l. Vlasto 605. SNG Fitzwilliam 278. Fischer-Bossert 853a (this coin). Kraay-Hirmer 314 (this coin). Historia Numorum Italy 937.
Of excellent style and perfectly struck and cent... | 8 May 2024 | Upcoming
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Numismatica Ars Classica - Auction 146, Lot 2023
Calabria, Tarentum.
Nomos circa 302-280, AR 21 mm, 7.85 g. Boy rider r., crowning his horse; above, ΣΑ and below horse, ΑΡΕ / ΘΩΝ. Rev. Oecist riding dolphin l., holding tripod; below, CAΣ. Vlasto 666. SNG ANS 1050. SNG France 1870. Historia Numorum Italy 957.
Light iridescent tone and extremely fine
From an Exceptional Collection assembled between the early 70s and late 90s.
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Numismatica Ars Classica - Auction 146, Lot 2024
Calabria, Tarentum.
Nomos circa 302-280, AR 22 mm, 7.56 g. Warrior, holding spear and shield, dismounting from horse prancing l.; above, EY and below, [N]. Rev. [TAPAΣ] Dolphin rider l., holding grain ear; in l. field, API and below, spearhead. Vlasto 701-702. SNG ANS 1078. Historia Numorum Italy 969.
Of excellent style, struck in high relief and with a light iridescent tone. Extremely fine
Privately purchased from Classical Numismatic Group (inventory number 831176).
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Numismatica Ars Classica - Auction 146, Lot 2025
Calabria, Tarentum.
Stater circa 281-276, AV 18 mm, 8.54 g. Head of youthful Heracles r., wearing lion's skin headdress. Rev. Young man (Taras ?) in prancing biga r., holding trident and reins; above, star and below horses, KΛH / dolphin. Vlasto 18 (this coin). McClean 600 (these dies). Fischer-Bossert G20b (this coin illustrated). Historia Numorum Italy 955.
Very rare. A portrait of fine style struck in high relief on a full flan. Extremely fine
Ex M&M 68, 1986, 23 and NAC 9, 1996, 3... | 8 May 2024 | Upcoming
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Numismatica Ars Classica - Auction 146, Lot 2026
Calabria, Tarentum.
Campano-Tarantine issue. Nomos circa 281-228 BC, AR 20 mm, 7.11 g. Diademed head of nymph l. Rev. TA Nude youth on horseback r., crowning horse; below, dolphin. Vlasto 1002. Historia Numorum Italy 1098.
Wonderful old cabinet tone and about extremely fine / extremely fine
From the collection of a Mentor.
Estimate: 500 CHF... | 8 May 2024 | Upcoming
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Oslo Myntgalleri AS - Auction 38, Lot 750
CALABRIA, Tarentum. Circa 280 BC. AR didrachm or nomos (21,5 mm; 7,90 g). Nude youth on horseback stepping right, crowning horse; ΣA behind, APE/ΘΩN in two lines below / TAPAΣ, Nude youth riding dolphin left, holding tripod with right hand; CAΣ below. Two old pecks on reverse, otherwise, an incredible coin that is sharply struck on both sides and wonderfully toned., Vlasto 666, HN Italy 957, Grade: 0/01, Ex Münzen & Medaillen, Basel, auction 75, 4.12.1989, lot 41; Ex Bruun Rasmussen, auction 8... | 4 May 2024 | 17,000 NOK | |
Oslo Myntgalleri AS - Auction 38, Lot 751
CALABRIA, Tarentum. Circa 405-400 BC. AR didrachm or nomos (21 mm; 7,95 g). Nude youth on horseback galloping to right, holding bridles with both hands; below horse, M / TAPAΣ, Nude youth riding dolphin left, holding acrostolion in right hand. Deeply toned and attractive., Vlasto 366 (this coins), Fischer-Bossert 394a (V185/R319), Grade: 1+/01, From the collection of M.P. Vlasto (366); From the collection of Theodor Prowe; Ex Brüder Egger, Vienna, 28.11.1904, lot 68; Ex Münzen & Medaillen, auk... | 4 May 2024 | 14,000 NOK | |
Classical Numismatic Group - Electronic Auction 561, Lot 14
CALABRIA, Tarentum. Circa 344-340 BC. AR Nomos (21.5mm, 7.62 g, 5h). Warrior, nude but for helmet, holding shield and spear, riding horse galloping right; |+ below / Phalanthos, nude, holding one handled jug, riding dolphin left; below, Π above waves. Fischer-Bossert Group 48, 675 (V258/R524); Vlasto –; HN Italy 890; SNG ANS 937 (same dies). Lightly toned, indications of undertype, graffito on obverse, minor doubling on reverse. Near VF.
Estimate: 200 USD... | 1 May 2024 | 250 USD | |
Classical Numismatic Group - Electronic Auction 561, Lot 17
CALABRIA, Tarentum. Circa 272-240 BC. AR Nomos (19mm, 6.35 g, 8h). Reduced standard. Youth on horseback left, crowning horse and holding rein; ΣY to right, ΛYKI/NOΣ below / Phalanthos, preparing to throw trident left, riding dolphin left; to right, owl standing left, head facing. Vlasto 836–41; HN Italy 1025. Faint iridescent tone, underlying luster, a little die wear. Good VF.
Ex Empire Coins FPL 77 (ND [1996]), lot 3.
Estimate: 300 USD... | 1 May 2024 | 500 USD | |
Savoca Numismatik GmbH & Co. KG - Online Auction 209 | Silver, Lot 8
Calabria. Brundisium circa 200-100 BC.
Semis Æ
20 mm, 6,07 g
Laureate head of Poseidon right; Nike with wreath behind, S below / Phalanthos astride dolphin left, holding Nike and lyre; S to right, BRVN below.
Good Very Fine
SNG France 6.1, 1492-7.
Brundisium, located in the region of Apulia in southern Italy, was a prominent ancient port city that played a crucial role in maritime trade and commerce throughout antiquity. As such, its coinage often featured imagery related to its maritim... | 28 Apr 2024 | 70 EUR | |
Savoca Numismatik GmbH & Co. KG - Online Auction 209 | Silver, Lot 10
Calabria. Tarentum circa 280-272 BC.
Nomos AR
20 mm, 6,33 g
Warrior on horseback right, holding shield and two spears, preparing to cast a third; ΓΥ to upper left, API/ΣTI/Π in three lines below / Phalanthos, holding bow and arrow, riding dolphin right; below, ΔI and elephant standing right.
Good Very Fine, Toned
Vlasto 712; HN Italy 999; SNG ANS 1082-3.
Starting price: 50 EUR... | 28 Apr 2024 | 360 EUR | |
Savoca Numismatik GmbH & Co. KG - Online Auction 209 | Silver, Lot 12
Calabria. Tarentum circa 280 BC.
Fourrée Nomos
22 mm, 7,09 g
Nude youth on horseback left, holding shield; [ΣI to right, ΦIΛOKΛHΣ below] / Phalanthos, holding wreath, on dolphin left; ΛY below, TAPAΣ to right.
Very Fine
cf. HN Italy 965.
Phalanthos is a figure from Greek mythology associated with the founding of the ancient Greek city of Tarentum, located in southern Italy (modern-day Taranto). According to legend, Phalanthos was a Spartan prince who played a central role in the establis... | 28 Apr 2024 | 110 EUR | |
Savoca Numismatik GmbH & Co. KG - Online Auction 209 | Silver, Lot 13
Calabria. Tarentum circa 272 BC-AD 240.
Nomos AR
19 mm, 6,33 g
Warrior, nude, holding javelin, on horse running right; |-IΠΠOΔA below / TAPAΣ, Phalanthos, nude, holding distaff and kantharos, riding dolphin left; IΔ to inner right, amphora to outer right.
Very Fine
Vlasto 907; HN Italy 1040.
Tarentum, also known as Taras in Greek and Taranto in Italian, was an ancient Greek city located in southern Italy, specifically in the region known as Magna Graecia. It was founded by Greek colonist... | 28 Apr 2024 | 220 EUR | |
Savoca Numismatik GmbH & Co. KG - Online Auction 209 | Silver, Lot 14
Calabria. Tarentum circa 272-235 BC.
Nomos AR
18 mm, 6,40 g
Warrior, holding shield and two spears, and preparing to cast third spear, on horse rearing right; ΔI to left, ΑΡΙ-ΣΤΟ / ΚΛ-ΗΣ in two lines below / TAPAΣ, Phalanthos, holding trident and kantharos, riding dolphin left; to right, head of nymph left.
Extremely Fine, lovely cabinet toning
Vlasto 877-81; HN Italy 1033.
Starting price: 150 EUR... | 28 Apr 2024 | 205 EUR | |
VAuctions - Pars Coins Bargain E-Sale 18, Lot 10
CALABRIA. Tarentum. 272-240 BC. AR Nomos (6.42 gm; 20 mm). Obv: Warrior dismounting from horse prancing right, holding spear and shield. Rev: Phalanthos riding dolphin left, holding trident over shoulder; before, Nike flying right, crowning him with wreath; waves below. Vlasto 895; HN Italy 1038. Choice EF. Nice old cabinet toning.
Estimate: 650 USD
Starting price: 1 USD... | 25 Apr 2024 | 180 USD | |
Dr. Busso Peus Nachfolger - Auction 437, Lot 22
Kalabrien Tarent
Didrachme 272/235 v. Chr., Magistrate Di(...) und Aristokles. Ephebe mit Rundschild und Lanzen zu Pferd / Taras mit Dreizack und Kantharos auf Delphin, im Feld Nymphenköpfchen. Vlasto vgl. 877-881 (andere Stempel); Rutter, HN 1033. 6.45 g.; 19,8 mm. Feine Tönung Gutes Sehr schön
2017 erworben bei Goduto.
Estimate: 350 EUR... | 24 Apr 2024 | 280 EUR | |
Roma Numismatics Ltd - E-Sale 119, Lot 124
Calabria, Tarentum AR Nomos. Circa 280-272 BC. Phy-, Sodamos and Gu-, magistrates. The Dioskouroi riding to left; [ΦY] monogram above / Taras astride dolphin to left, holding crowning Nike, two spears, and shield decorated with hippocamp; TAPAΣ above, ΓY to left, waves below. HN Italy 1011; Vlasto 773 (obv. die), 774 (rev. die); HGC 1, 885. 6.61g, 21mm, 3h.
Near Extremely Fine; minor scrape in obv. left field under beautiful old cabinet tone.
Acquired from Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG.... | 24 Apr 2024 | 300 GBP | |
Tauler & Fau - Auction 141, Lot 29
Calabria. Tarentum. Nomos. 380-340 BC. (Sng Ans-No cita). Anv.: Naked young man riding a horse on the left, raising his right hand to crown the horse, under the figure of Athena Promachos. Rev.: Naked young taras, riding a dolphin on the left with the right arm raised and the left arm resting on the dolphin. Ag. 7,72 g. Rare. VF/Almost VF. Est...120,00.
Spanish description: Calabria. Tarentum. Nomos. 380-340 a.C. (Sng Ans-No cita). Anv.: Joven desnudo montando a caballo a izquierda, alzando ... | 22 Apr 2024 | 160 EUR | |
Tauler & Fau - Auction 141, Lot 30
Calabria. Tarentum. Nomos. 302-280 BC. (Vlasto-666). (HN Italy-957). (Hgc-1, 813). Anv.: Youth on horseback to right, holding reins and crowning horse; ΣA to left, APE-ΘΩN in two lines below. Rev.: Taras riding dolphin to left, holding tripod; TAPAΣ behind, CAΣ below. Ag. Slabbed by NGC as VF. This coin is exempt from any export license fee. Est...250,00.
Spanish description: Calabria. Tarentum. Nomos. 302-280 a.C. (Vlasto-666). (HN Italy-957). (Hgc-1, 813). Anv.: Joven a caballo a derecha, ... | 22 Apr 2024 | 290 EUR | |
Tauler & Fau - Auction 141, Lot 31
Calabria. Tarentum. Nomos. 290-281 BC. (HN Italy-933). (Vlasto-576). (SNG Ans-979). Anv.: Warrior on horseback right, preparing to cast spear downward with right hand, holding shield and two spears in left hand; ΦI below, AP monogram behind. Rev.: Taras astride dolphin left, holding distaff; Φ(IΛIΣ) before, eagle behind, waves below. Ag. 7,79 g. Worn die. Scratches on reverse. This coin is exempt from any export license fee. VF. Est...220,00.
Spanish description: Calabria. Tarentum. Nomos. 2... | 22 Apr 2024 | 120 EUR | |
Tauler & Fau - Auction 141, Lot 32
Calabria. Tarentum. Nomos. 272-240 BC. Di- and Philotas magistrates. (Vlasto-846). (HN Italy-1024). (SNG Ans-1173/6). Anv.: Youth on horseback to left, crowning horse; ΔI to upper right, ΦIΛΩTAΣ in two lines below. Rev.: Taras, holding kantharos and distaff, riding dolphin to left; to right, cock standing to left. Ag. 6,41 g. Ex Guadan Collection, 1384. VF. Est...300,00.
Spanish description: Calabria. Tarentum. Nomos. 272-240 a.C. Magistrados Di- y Philotas. (Vlasto-846). (HN Italy-1024). (S... | 22 Apr 2024 | 220 EUR | |
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Nomos AG - obolos 31, 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 ... | 21 Apr 2024 | 100 CHF | |
Nomos AG - obolos 31, Lot 14
CALABRIA. Tarentum. Circa 302-280 BC. Nomos (Silver, 20 mm, 7.46 g, 8 h). Nude youth on horseback galloping to left, holding shield; to right, ΣΛ; below, ΦIΛΩN. Rev. TAPAΣ Taras riding dolphin to left above waves, his right arm outstretched [holding Nike who crowns him]. HGC 1, 815; HN Italy 964; Vlasto 685. Some surface roughness and light cleaning scratches, otherwise, very fine.
Horses were the pride and joy of Tarentum's aristocracy, who were famed for their equestrian prowess, whethe... | 21 Apr 2024 | 220 CHF | |
Nomos AG - obolos 31, Lot 15
CALABRIA. Tarentum. Circa 302-280 BC. Nomos (Silver, 20.5 mm, 7.76 g, 11 h), struck under the magistrates Si- and Lykon. Nude cavalryman striking downwards with a spear held in his right hand, with a shield over his far shoulder and holding two reserve spears in his left hand, riding a horse galloping to right; in the field behind him, ΣΙ; below, ΛΥΚ[ΩΝ]. Rev. [TAPAΣ] Phalanthos, nude, holding a small dolphin in his outstretched right hand, riding a dolphin swimming to left. Vlasto 695; HN Ita... | 21 Apr 2024 | 240 CHF | |
Nomos AG - obolos 31, Lot 16
CALABRIA. Tarentum. Circa 302-280 BC. Nomos (Silver, 21 mm, 7.67 g, 5 h), struck under the magistrates Si- and Lykon. Nude cavalryman striking downwards with a spear held in his right hand, with a shield over his far shoulder and holding two reserve spears in his left hand, riding a horse galloping to right; in the field behind him, [ΣI]; below, [ΛΥΚΩΝ]. Rev. TAPAΣ Phalanthos, nude, holding a [small dolphin] in his outstretched right hand, riding a dolphin swimming to left. Vlasto 695; HN Ital... | 21 Apr 2024 | 70 CHF | |
Nomos AG - obolos 31, 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 o... | 21 Apr 2024 | 150 CHF | |
Nomos AG - obolos 31, Lot 18
CALABRIA. Tarentum. Circa 281-276 BC. Nomos (Silver, 21 mm, 7.57 g, 9 h), struck under the magistrates Si- and Lykon. Nude cavalryman striking downwards with a spear held in his right hand, with a shield over his far shoulder and holding two reserve spears in his left hand, riding a horse galloping to right; in the field behind him, Σ[Ι]; below, Λ[ΥΚΩΝ]. Rev. TAPAΣ Phalanthos, nude, holding a [small dolphin] in his outstretched right hand, riding a dolphin swimming to left. Vlasto 695; HN Ital... | 21 Apr 2024 | 120 CHF | |
Classical Numismatic Group - Electronic Auction 560, Lot 7
CALABRIA, Tarentum. Circa 280-272 BC. AR Nomos (19mm, 6.64 g, 9h). Reduced standard. Youth on horseback right, crowning horse with wreath; monogram to left, ΔAMYΛOΣ below / Phalanthos, holding cornucopia, trident, and shield adorned with hippocamp, riding dolphin left. Vlasto 750–2; HN Italy 1008. Deep iridescent tone, compact flan, some weakness to strike. VF.
From the CJR Collection, purchased from Jonathan K. Kern.
Estimate: 200 USD... | 17 Apr 2024 | 180 USD | |
Noble Numismatics Pty Ltd - Auction 135, Lot 4069
Italy, Calabria, Tarentum (Taras), silver nomos, stater or didrachm, (302-281 B.C.), (7.81 g), obv. naked horseman on horseback prancing to left, holding small shield behind him, to right [SI], below horse [FILOKLHS], rev. Taras to left, riding on dolphin's back with arm extended holding out wreath, below dolphin LU, ethnic to right TARAS, (cf.S.363, Vl.689-690 (p.80, Pl.XXII very similar dies), Evans Period VI C2, SNG Cop. 870, (Pl.19), cf.SNG Ash. 304 (Pl.V, similar dies). Toned, struck from... | 9 Apr 2024 | 480 AUD | |
Noble Numismatics Pty Ltd - Auction 135, Lot 4070
Italy, Calabria, Tarentum (Taras), (c.302-280 B.C.), silver nomos or didrachm, (7.79 g), obv. nude horseman on horse galloping right, NIKODAMOS below, rev. Taras astride dolphin left, holding kantharos and distaff, [T]ARAS to left, IOR and gazelle below, (cf.S.365, Vlasto 704, SNG ANS 1079). Lightly toned, some die rust, good very fine and scarce.
Ex Gorny & Mosch Auction 160, lot 1063.
Estimate: 800 AUD... | 9 Apr 2024 | 650 AUD | |
Noble Numismatics Pty Ltd - Auction 135, Lot 4071
Italy, Calabria, Tarentum (Taras), (272-235 B.C.), silver nomos, stater or didrachm, (6.37 g), obv. naked rider crowning horse to left, below LUKI NOS in two lines, above to right SU, rev. Taras astride a dolphin to left, holding a chlamys on left arm and trident in right hand, to right, owl, TA RA[S] below, (cf.S.374, Vl.839, cf.SNG ANS 1168-9). Lightly toned, minor porosity, good very fine - nearly extremely fine.
Ex CNG eSale 384, (lot 6).
Estimate: 600 AUD... | 9 Apr 2024 | 600 AUD | |
Roma Numismatics Ltd - E-Sale 118, Lot 113
Calabria, Tarentum AR Nomos. Circa 425/20-380 BC. Nude horseman riding to left, holding whip in right hand and reins in left / Taras astride dolphin to right, extending hand; scallop shell below. Vlasto 278; HN Italy 847. 6.81g, 21mm, 1h.
Good Fine; banker's marks to rev.
Ex Roma Numismatics Ltd., E-Sale 74, 20 August 2020, lot 256.
Estimate: 40 GBP... | 8 Apr 2024 | 160 GBP | |
Roma Numismatics Ltd - E-Sale 118, Lot 118
Calabria, Tarentum AR Nomos. Circa 344-340 BC. Warrior, nude but for helmet, standing facing behind bridled horse to left, holding spear and shield with right hand and resting left on horse's back; |- to right / Taras astride dolphin to left, holding trident in extended right hand, and shield in left; TAPAΣ behind, A over waves below. Vlasto 516-18; HN Italy 889; SNG ANS 693. 7.15g, 22mm, 11h.
Near Very Fine; some delamination to rev.
Ex Roma Numismatics Ltd., E-Sale 96, 5 May 2022, lot ... | 8 Apr 2024 | Unsold | |
Roma Numismatics Ltd - E-Sale 118, Lot 119
Calabria, Tarentum AR Nomos. Circa 280-272 BC. Zo-, Zalo- and Anth-, magistrates. Youth on horseback to right, crowning himself; ΞΩ to left, ΞΑΛΟ and Ionic capital below / Taras astride dolphin to left, holding aphlaston and distaff; TAPAΣ below, AN[Θ] to right. Vlasto 803; HN Italy 1014; SNG ANS 1142. 6.47g, 21mm, 11h.
Good Very Fine.
Ex Alan Pitres Collection.
Estimate: 100 GBP... | 8 Apr 2024 | 220 GBP | |
Roma Numismatics Ltd - E-Sale 118, Lot 120
Calabria, Tarentum Æ 14mm. Circa 275-200 BC. Scallop shell / [TAPAN], Phalanthos, holding kantharos and cornucopia, astride dolphin to left. Vlasto 1824 corr. (cockle shell); HN Italy 1087; HGC 1, 940. 1.83g, 14mm, 2h.
Near Very Fine.
Ex Anders Collection, collector's ticket included.
Estimate: 5 GBP... | 8 Apr 2024 | 20 GBP | |
Roma Numismatics Ltd - E-Sale 118, Lot 121
Calabria, Tarentum AR Nomos. Circa 272-240 BC. Helmeted warrior on horseback to right, holding shield and spear; I-HPAKΛHTOΣ in two lines below / Taras astride dolphin to left, holding flower and cornucopiae; monogram and thymiaterion to right, TAPAΣ below. Vlasto 890-2; HN Italy 1037. 6.31g, 19mm, 1h.
Good Very Fine; struck from slightly worn obverse die.
Ex Roma Numismatics Ltd., E-Sale 99, 7 July 2022, lot 28.
Estimate: 200 GBP... | 8 Apr 2024 | 240 GBP | |
Roma Numismatics Ltd - E-Sale 118, Lot 122
Calabria, Tarentum AR Nomos. Circa 272-240 BC. Di- and Philotas, magistrates. Youth on horseback to left, crowning horse; ΔI to upper right, ΦIΛΩTAΣ in two lines below / Taras astride dolphin to left, holding kantharos and distaff; to right, cockerel standing to left. Vlasto 846; HN Italy 1024; SNG ANS 1173-6. 6.38g, 21mm, 1h.
Good Very Fine.
Ex Alan Pitres Collection.
Estimate: 75 GBP... | 8 Apr 2024 | 190 GBP | |
Roma Numismatics Ltd - E-Sale 118, Lot 123
Calabria, Tarentum AR Nomos. Circa 272-240 BC. Reduced standard. Nude youth on horse standing to right, crowning horse's head; ΦΙ to left, Ζ-ΩΠ-ΥΡ[ΟΣ] below / Taras astride dolphin to left, holding cornucopia and trident; bee behind, Τ-ΑΡΑ[Σ] below. Vlasto 855-6; HN Italy 1029; HGC 1 -. 6.30g, 18mm, 9h.
Very Fine.
Ex Anders Collection, collector's ticket included.
Estimate: 5 GBP... | 8 Apr 2024 | 50 GBP | |
Astarte S.A. - Web Auction 4, Lot 10
CALABRIA, Tarentum. Aristokles and Di- magistrates, circa 272-240 BC (Silver, 18.71 mm, 6,66 g). Warrior holding a lance in his right hand and with a large round shield covering his back, on horse galloping to right; in left field, ΔI; below APIΣTOKΛHΣ. Rev. TA[PAΣ] Phalanthos riding dolphin to left, holding kantharos in right hand, trident in left; to right, head of nymph to left.. Vlasto 877. HNItaly 1033. SNG Copenhagen 924-925. SNG ANS 1197. Very Fine.
From a Swiss collection, formed bef... | 7 Apr 2024 | 200 CHF | |
Astarte S.A. - Web Auction 4, Lot 11
CALABRIA, Tarentum. Campano-Tarentine series. Circa 281-272 BC. Nomos (Silver. 21.90 mm, 7.17 g). Diademed head of nymph left. Rev. Nude youth on horseback right, crowning horse, that raises left foreleg, with wreath; crescent in upper left field, dolphin below horse and TA in lower right field. Vlasto 1038; HNItaly 1098. SNG ANS 1302. HGC 1, 951. Toned, Very Fine
Starting price: 150 CHF... | 7 Apr 2024 | 400 CHF | |
Heritage World Coin Auctions - Showcase Auction 61369, Lot 21001
Ancients
CALABRIA. Tarentum. Ca. 281-240 BC. AR stater or didrachm (20mm, 6.50 gm, 7h). NGC AU 5/5 - 4/5. Lycinus and Sy-, magistrates. ΛYKI-NOΣ, nude youth on horseback left, crowning horse with wreath in right hand, horse raising right foreleg; ΣY behind / TA-PAΣ, Taras astride dolphin left, brandishing trident in right hand, chlamys draped over outstretched left arm; owl standing left in right field, head facing, wings closed. Vlasto 838. HN Italy 1025. Well-centered with a radiant luster. ... | 7 Apr 2024 | 1,200 USD | |
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Heritage World Coin Auctions - Showcase Auction 61369, Lot 21003
Ancients
CALABRIA. Tarentum. Punic occupation by Hannibal (ca. 212-209 BC). AR half shekel (20mm, 3.98 gm, 10h). NGC Choice AU 5/5 - 4/5, edge scuff. Critos, Epicr-, and Zo-, magistrates. KPITO-Σ, nude youth on horseback right, crowning horse with wreath in right hand, filleted palm in left hand over left shoulder / TAPAΣ, Taras astride dolphin left, Nike standing right in outstretched right hand, trident cradled in left arm; EΠK monogram before, ΞΩ monogram behind. HN Italy 1080. Shimmering l... | 7 Apr 2024 | 1,850 USD | |
Münzen Gut-Lynt GmbH - Auction 15, Lot 20
GRIECHISCHE MÜNZEN. Kalabrien Tarent
Nomos oder Didrachme 280-272 v. Chr. Krieger mit Speer und Schild nach rechts reitend. Rv. Phalantos nach links auf einem Delfin reitend, in der rechten Hand ein Speer. Er wird von einer Nike bekränzt, darunter Wellen. 20.7 mm. Vgl. Rutter, HN 998 (dort anderer Av.). 6.61 g. Fast sehr schön / About very fine.
Starting price: 40 EUR... | 6 Apr 2024 | 120 EUR | |
Münzen Gut-Lynt GmbH - Auction 15, Lot 23
GRIECHISCHE MÜNZEN. Kalabrien Tarent
Nomos oder Didrachme 272-240 v. Chr. Ephebe zu Pferd nach rechts. Rv. Phalantos nach links auf einem Delfin reitend, in der rechten Hand ein Kelch, im linken Arm ein Füllhorn. 18.8 mm. Vlasto 852-854, Rutter, HN 1028. 6.30 g. Schön / Fine. Leicht berieben, winzige Kratzer, kleine Schrötlingsfehler am Rand / Slight cleand, tiny scratches and flan flaws at the edge.
Starting price: 40 EUR... | 6 Apr 2024 | 65 EUR | |
Classical Numismatic Group - Electronic Auction 559, Lot 7
CALABRIA, Tarentum. Circa 325/0-315 BC. AR Nomos (22mm, 7.16 g, 6h). Warrior, wearing shield adorned with hippocamp and holding two javelins, on horse prancing left; to left, Nike standing facing, head right, restraining horse; below, M above leg, KAΛ below / Phalanthos, preparing to throw javelin and holding two others, cloak draped over his arm and billowing behind, riding dolphin right; KAΛ and waves below. Fischer-Bossert Group 63, 793g (V310/R615) = Vlasto 534 (this coin; cast of coin dam... | 3 Apr 2024 | 850 USD | |
Classical Numismatic Group - Electronic Auction 559, Lot 8
CALABRIA, Tarentum. Circa 280 BC. AR Nomos (19mm, 7.78 g, 10h). Warrior, nude but for helmet, shield on left arm, placing hand on head of horse he dismounts left; EY to right, [NIKΩTTAΣ below] / Phalanthos, nude, holding spear and trident, riding dolphin right; below, hippocamp right. Vlasto 700/698 (for obv./rev. types); HN Italy 968. Compact flan, trace deposits, struck with worn dies. Near VF.
Ex Harlan J. Berk inventory cc14180 (ND).
Estimate: 150 USD... | 3 Apr 2024 | 180 USD | |
Classical Numismatic Group - Electronic Auction 559, Lot 9
CALABRIA, Tarentum. Circa 280-272 BC. AR Nomos (20mm, 6.35 g, 2h). Reduced standard. Nude youth on horseback left; to left, attendant standing right, crowning horse; ΓΥ to right, API/ΣTI/Π in three lines below / Phalanthos, nude, holding bow and arrow, riding dolphin right; below, elephant standing right. Vlasto 736–8; HN Italy 1000. Lightly toned, underlying luster, trace deposits, a little porosity, struck with somewhat worn dies. Good VF.
From the Mesogeios Collection. Ex Trausnitz Collec... | 3 Apr 2024 | 425 USD | |
Roma Numismatics Ltd - Auction XXX, Lot 41
Calabria, Tarentum AR Nomos. Circa 280-272 BC. Phy-, Sodamos and Gu-, magistrates. The Dioskouroi riding to left; ΦY monogram above / Taras riding dolphin to left, holding Nike and two spears and shield decorated with hippocamp; TAPAΣ above, ΓY to left, waves below. Vlasto 773 (obv. die), 776 (rev. die); HN Italy 1011. 6.21g, 21mm, 5h.
Near Extremely Fine; beautiful old cabinet tone.
Ex Morton & Eden, Auction 119, 6 December 2022, lot 1.
Estimate: 500 GBP... | 21 Mar 2024 | 400 GBP | |
Roma Numismatics Ltd - Auction XXX, Lot 42
Calabria, Tarentum AR Nomos. Circa 280-272 BC. Si- and Lykon, magistrates. Nude rider on horseback to right, holding lance in right hand and shield with two javelins in left; ΣI behind, ΛYKΩN below / Phalanthos riding dolphin to left, holding dolphin in extended right hand, left hand on dolphin; TAPAΣ behind. Vlasto 695; HN Italy 967; SNG ANS 1069-70. 7.72g, 20mm, 10h.
Extremely Fine.
Ex Group SGF, Classical Numismatic Group, Electronic Auction 347, 25 March 2015, lot 24.
Estimate: 300 GBP... | 21 Mar 2024 | 320 GBP | |
Roma Numismatics Ltd - Auction XXX, Lot 45
Calabria, Tarentum AR Nomos. Circa 240-228 BC. Philokles, magistrate. Reduced standard. Nude youth on horseback to right, crowning horse with wreath; monograms to left and right; below, ΦΙΛΟΚΛΗΣ in two lines over dolphin to right / Taras astride dolphin to left, holding horse rhyton and trident; two amphoroi (or loutrophoroi?) to right, on elaborate stands and with lids, ΤΑΡΑΣ below. Vlasto 950-2; SNG ANS 1254; HN Italy 1057; HGC 1, 903. 6.58g, 20mm, 9h.
Good Extremely Fine.
Ex Roma Numismat... | 21 Mar 2024 | 1,000 GBP | |
Roma Numismatics Ltd - Auction XXX, Lot 46
Calabria, Tarentum AR Nomos. Circa 240-228 BC. Xenokrates, magistrate. Reduced standard. Bearded strategos on horse walking to left, wearing short tunic and chlamys, raising hand in salutation, with parazonium under left arm; monogram and pileus to upper right, ΞΕΝΟΚΡΑΤΗΣ in two lines below / Taras astride dolphin to left, with torso turned to right, naked but for chlamys raised in left hand, with trident over right shoulder; TAPAΣ to left, monogram to right, cuttlefish and waves below. Vlasto... | 21 Mar 2024 | 480 GBP | |
Davissons, Ltd. - Auction 43, Lot 29
CALABRIA. Tarentum. Circa 465-455 B.C. AR fourrée nomos. 6.92 gm. 20 mm. Taras, nude, both arms outstretched, riding dolphin left; cockle shell below / Hippocamp left. Cf. HN Italy 827. Fine; rich old toning; test cuts, edge chip, and void in die by head of hippocamp on reverse. Interesting contemporary counterfeit of a rare early type in the series.
From a collection of high quality ancient coins formed in the American Midwest in the 1950s, carefully sourced from Spink & Son in London, NFA... | 20 Mar 2024 | 130 USD | |
Davissons, Ltd. - Auction 43, Lot 30
CALABRIA. Tarentum. Circa 302-280 B.C. AR didrachm or nomos. 7.93 gm. 21 mm. Philiarchos, magistrate. Bearded nude jockey on horse standing right, crowning horse with wreath; ΣΑ above, ΦIΛI-APXOΣ in two lines below / Phalanthos astride dolphin left, holding bunch of grapes; TΑΡΑΣ to right, AΓA below. HN Italy 960. SNG ANS 1052. Vlasto 673-675. Choice Extremely Fine; beautiful iridescent toning on fresh surfaces; sharply struck in high relief with fine style dies. Gorgeous horse artistically ... | 20 Mar 2024 | 850 USD | |
Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG - Auction 402, Lot 547
GRIECHISCHE MÜNZEN. CALABRIA. TARENT.
AR-Didrachme, 325/281 v. Chr.; 7,90 g. Nackter Reiter r. mit Speeren und Schild//Taras auf Delphin l. mit Kantharos und Steuerruder. Fischer-Bossert 930 e (dies Exemplar); Hoover 805; Ravel, Vlasto 634; Rutter, Historia Numorum 939.
Feine dunkle Tönung, kl. Einhieb auf dem Revers, gutes sehr schön
Exemplar der Sammlung D. et G. (Doe and Gay), Auktion Feuardent Frères, Paris 18. Juni 1924, Nr. 9 und der Auktion Leu Numismatik 7, Winterthur 2020, Nr. 10... | 14 Mar 2024 | 750 EUR | |
Classical Numismatic Group - Electronic Auction 557, Lot 22
CALABRIA, Tarentum. Circa 240-228 BC. AR Nomos (20mm, 6.49 g, 5h). Reduced standard. Nude warrior, brandishing javelin, on horse galloping right; wreath to left, OΛYMΠIΣ below / Phalanthos, nude, holding kantharos and cornucopia, on dolphin left; tripod to right. Vlasto 942–3; HN Italy 1055. Lightly toned, a couple of minor flan flaws on reverse. Good VF.
Estimate: 500 USD... | 6 Mar 2024 | 550 USD | |
Stack's Bowers Galleries (& Ponterio) - February 2024 World CCO Auction, Lot 74001
ITALY. Calabria. Tarentum. AR Didrachm (Nomos), ca. 332-302 B.C. NGC Ch F.
HGC-1, 801; Vlasto-596; HN Italy-935. Obverse: Warrior, holding two spears and shield, and preparing to hurl third spear, on horse rearing right; Reverse: Phalanthos, holding shield and trident, riding dolphin left; below; dolphin left. Though worn and slightly rough, this Didrachm retains clear detail including a charming winged hippocampus visible on the dolphin rider's shield.
Estimate: $100 - $200... | 26 Feb 2024 | 140 USD | |
Stack's Bowers Galleries (& Ponterio) - February 2024 World CCO Auction, Lot 74002
ITALY. Calabria. Tarentum. AR Didrachm (Nomos), ca. 302-280 B.C. NGC VF.
HGC-1, 813; Vlasto-666-7; HN Italy-957. Obverse: Nude youth on horse trotting right, holding reins and crowning horse with wreath; ΣA to left, APE/ΘΩN in two lines below; Reverse: Phalanthos, holding tripod, riding dolphin left; CAΣ below. Some roughness present but an appealing piece overall with nice detail and luster.
Estimate: $150 - $250... | 26 Feb 2024 | 160 USD | |
Stack's Bowers Galleries (& Ponterio) - February 2024 World CCO Auction, Lot 74003
ITALY. Calabria. Tarentum. AR Didrachm (Nomos), ca. 272-240 B.C. NGC VF.
HGC-1, Unlisted; Vlasto-846; HN Italy-1024. Obverse: Youth on horseback left, crowning horse; ΔΙ to right; Reverse: Phalanthos, holding kantharos and distaff, riding dolphin left; rooster to right. A gorgeously toned example with a solid strike and some underlying luster in the fields.
Estimate: $200 - $300... | 26 Feb 2024 | 160 USD | |
Leu Numismatik AG - Web Auction 29, Lot 51
CALABRIA. Tarentum. Circa 315-302 BC. Didrachm (Silver, 20 mm, 7.75 g, 5 h), Sa..., magistrate. Nude rider on horse galloping to right, stabbing with spear held in his right hand and holding two other spears and shield in his left; below, ΣA. Rev. ΤΑΡΑΣ Youthful oikist, nude, riding dolphin to left, holding kantharos in his right hand and trident in his left; to left, Ω-Σ; below, small dolphin to left. Fischer-Bossert 883 (V347/R685). HN Italy 937. SNG ANS 1002 (same dies). Vlasto 614. Beautif... | 24 Feb 2024 | 750 CHF | |
Leu Numismatik AG - Web Auction 29, Lot 52
CALABRIA. Tarentum. Circa 280-272 BC. Didrachm or Nomos (Silver, 21 mm, 7.91 g, 12 h). Nude warrior on horseback to left, holding bridles in his right hand and carrying small round shield in his left; to left, Nike standing facing, restraining horse with both hands; below [ΛΥΚΙΣΚΟΣ]. Rev. ΤΑΡΑΣ Youthful oikist riding dolphin to left, holding round shield inscribed with Ε with his left hand and extending his right; to left, ΖΟΡ; below, waves to left. HN Italy 963. Vlasto 679-682. Beautifully to... | 24 Feb 2024 | 2,400 CHF | |
Leu Numismatik AG - Web Auction 29, Lot 53
CALABRIA. Tarentum. Circa 272-240 BC. Didrachm or Nomos (Silver, 20 mm, 6.42 g, 9 h), Lykinos and Sy..., magistrates. Nude youth riding horse walking to left, raising his right hand to crown the horse's head; to upper right, ΣΥ; below, ΛYKI/NOΣ. Rev. ΤΑΡΑΣ Youthful oikist, nude, riding dolphin to left, preparing to throw trident; to right, owl standing left, head facing. HN Italy 1025. Vlasto 838-41. Light die wear, otherwise, good very fine.
From an American collection, privately acquired ... | 24 Feb 2024 | 420 CHF | |
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Leu Numismatik AG - Web Auction 29, Lot 54
CALABRIA. Tarentum. Circa 272-240 BC. Didrachm or Nomos (Silver, 20 mm, 6.37 g, 6 h), Hippoda(s) and Id..., magistrates. Warrior, nude, holding javelin, on horse running right; below, [|-IΠΠOΔA]. Rev. TAPAΣ Phalanthos, nude, holding kantharos in his right hand and distaff in his left, riding dolphin left; in field to right, IΔ and amphora. HN Italy 1040. Vlasto 907. Minor die rust on the obverse, otherwise, very fine.
From a European collection, formed before 2005.
Starting price: 50 CHF... | 24 Feb 2024 | 320 CHF | |
