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Lot 8: Calabria, Taras. Ca. 280-272 B.C. AR nomos.

AUCTION:  Triskeles - Auction 21 (Auction 326)

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  • Sold Winning Bid: $140
  • 3 Bid(s)
Description

Calabria, Taras. Ca. 280-272 B.C. AR nomos (20 mm, 7.85 g, 12 h). Helmeted warrior on horse left, holding spears and shield ornamented with eight-rayed star; behind, [IΩ]; below, [TI/AΠΟΛΛΩ] / TAPAΣ, Phalanthos astride dolphin left, holding grape bunch and distaff; behind, AN[Θ]. Vlasto 790; SNG ANS 1131; HN Italy 1013. Light deposits. Strike a little soft. Lightly toned. Very fine.

From the Expatriate Collection.

The Expatriate Collection

Expatriate comes from the Latin roots ex-, ""away from,"" and patria, ""one's native country."" The Expatriate Collection was formed by an American who has lived abroad for nearly fourteen years in Japan, Europe, Canada, and the Middle East. His collection was formed almost exclusively while living outside the United States.

Lot Details
  • Offered By: Barry P. Murphy
  • Lot #: 8
  • Listing #: 228791
  • Closed: Friday, September 29, 2017 4:02:20 PM CT
  • Estimate: $200
  • Collection: The Expatriate Collection