Calabria, Tarentum Nomos 390-385 BC

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AR Nomos from Tarentum, Calabria, 390–385 BC, 6.81 g and 20.5 mm, obverse with a galloping horseman and a Λ below, reverse with Phalantos riding a dolphin left, holding an aphlaston, and Λ and TAPAΣ inscriptions; comes with certificate of authenticity; about VF with light marks.

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*This coin comes with the certificate of authenticity*

Greek Italy. Southern Apulia, Tarentum. AR Nomos, 390-385 BC. Obv. Horseman galloping right; below, Λ. Rev. Phalantos riding on dolphin left, holding aphlaston and resting left hand on back of dolphin; ; below, [Λ and TAPAΣ]. HN Italy 870; Vlasto 365-7. AR. 6.81 g. 20.5 mm. Nicely toned. Light marks. About VF.

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Seller's Story

Ancient coins dealer, I have fallen in love with antiquity ever since I started selling years ago. You will always find a good mix of affordable and high-value items in my auctions, with a particular soft spot for Byzantine coins (sometimes from my own collection).
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*This coin comes with the certificate of authenticity*

Greek Italy. Southern Apulia, Tarentum. AR Nomos, 390-385 BC. Obv. Horseman galloping right; below, Λ. Rev. Phalantos riding on dolphin left, holding aphlaston and resting left hand on back of dolphin; ; below, [Λ and TAPAΣ]. HN Italy 870; Vlasto 365-7. AR. 6.81 g. 20.5 mm. Nicely toned. Light marks. About VF.

The lot could be subject to additional costs such as customs clearance and the costs of import duties. Please note that these costs fall to the buyer.

Seller's Story

Ancient coins dealer, I have fallen in love with antiquity ever since I started selling years ago. You will always find a good mix of affordable and high-value items in my auctions, with a particular soft spot for Byzantine coins (sometimes from my own collection).
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Details

Era
Before 1400
Culture/region
Calabria, Tarentum
Year/Period and Variation
390-385 BC
Denomination
Nomos
Metal
AR
Condition
Almost VF
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1484
Objects sold
98.89%
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