Lot description:
Ancients
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, reflecting meticulous craftsmanship, and struck on a shimmering, graphite toned flan.
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