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Sale 63


 
Lot 2407

Calabria, Taras, c. 340-325 BC. AR Didrachm (or Nomos; 7.54 g). Horseman riding left, being crowned by Nike; in background, second horse. Reverse: Taras riding left on dolphin, spearing fish with trident; below, waves. Fischer-Bossert 708; Vlasto 402 (this coin). Fine style; Choice Very Fine.

Begun by his father, the Vlasto collection was the finest ever formed of "Boys on the Dolphin". Pandély Michel Vlasto, the son, asked the eminent numismatic scholar, Oscar E. Ravel, to compile the catalogue which was subsequently published by Spink and Son Ltd. in 1947. This beautiful volume was later reprinted.
Estimated Value $1,000 - 1,200.

 
Realized $2,128



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