CALABRIA, Tarentum. Circa 333-331/0 BC. AR Nomos (22.5mm, 7.85 g, 12h). Warrior, holding shield and two spears, preparing to cast a third, on horseback right; Λ to left, N to right, KAΛ and X below / Phalanthos, holding crested Phrygian helmet, astride dolphin right; ΦI below. Fischer-Bossert Group 57, – (unlisted dies); Vlasto –; HN Italy 896. Iridescent tone, struck with worn dies, graffito in field on reverse. Good VF. Very rare.

Ex Classical Numismatic Auctions IX (7 December 1989), lot 1.


Closing Date and Time: 12 April 2023 at 10:01:00 ET.

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