Lot 1565
Calabria, Taras (Tarentum). Circa 330 BC. AR Stater or Nomos (7.88g). Naked ephebos on prancing horse right, thrusting downwards with spear held in raised right hand and carrying large circular shield with two horizontal spears in left. Reverse: Taras seated astride dolphin swimming left, holding trident over shoulder and cup. Vlasto 617 (this coin). Toned; Superb Extremely Fine.
A magnificent coin with a fitting pedigree!
Estimated Value $4,000 - 5,000.
Ex Leu 61, 17V95, lot 27; ex M&M 47, lot 401; ex Ars Classica 14, 1929, lot 14; ex Vlasto 617 (this coin); ex Capt. E.G. Churchill Coll.; ex Allatini Coll.; ex Sir J. Knowles Coll.
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| Realized $7,475 |
