Calabria, Tarentum Nomos 280-272 BC

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Ancient Greek silver AR nomos from Tarentum, Calabria, dating to c. 280–272 BC, obverse with nude youth on horseback and ZΩ, reverse with Taras on a dolphin left holding a horned helmet, 21.5 mm, 6.36 g, Very Fine, accompanied by a certificate of authenticity.

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Greek Italy. Southern Apulia, Tarentum. AR Nomos, c. 280-272 BC. Obv. Nude youth on horseback right, crowning his horse; to left, ZΩ; below, NEY[MH] in two lines. Rev. Taras on dolphin left, holding horned helmet in right hand, flanked by stars on either side; [to right, ΠΟΛΥ; below, ΤΑΡΑΣ]. HN Italy 1006; Vlasto 739-45. AR. 6.36 g. 21.5 mm. Lightly porous. Scratches on obverse. VF.

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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, c. 280-272 BC. Obv. Nude youth on horseback right, crowning his horse; to left, ZΩ; below, NEY[MH] in two lines. Rev. Taras on dolphin left, holding horned helmet in right hand, flanked by stars on either side; [to right, ΠΟΛΥ; below, ΤΑΡΑΣ]. HN Italy 1006; Vlasto 739-45. AR. 6.36 g. 21.5 mm. Lightly porous. Scratches on obverse. 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
280-272 BC
Denomination
Nomos
Metal
AR
Condition
Very Fine
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1484
Objects sold
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