Magna Graecia, Calabria. Tarentum, c. 340 - 334 BC
AR Stater, 6.79g (20mm, 2h).
Nude youth on horse rearing to r., a man standing beside the horse restraining it by the neck, Nike flying above to r. to crown the youth on horseback, I below / Taras seated astride dolphin to l., holding a vase in his extended right hand, K to r., TAPAΣ below.
Pedigree: Ex From the Prospero Collection. Ex New York Sale XXVII, 4 January 2012, lot 26. Ex Gorny & Mosch 52, 6 November 1990, lot 16.
References: Fischer-Bossert Group 59. 715 (V266/R559 - This coin). Vlato 527 (Same dies). HN Italy 892. SNG Loyd 117 (Same dies)
Grade: Lovely iridescent toning on obverse. Slightly o/c. Unobtrusive flan crack at 5h under horse. Reverse shows evidence of undertype. Light wear. aEF/VF+
US1082 - 5/15829
AR Stater, 6.79g (20mm, 2h).
Nude youth on horse rearing to r., a man standing beside the horse restraining it by the neck, Nike flying above to r. to crown the youth on horseback, I below / Taras seated astride dolphin to l., holding a vase in his extended right hand, K to r., TAPAΣ below.
Pedigree: Ex From the Prospero Collection. Ex New York Sale XXVII, 4 January 2012, lot 26. Ex Gorny & Mosch 52, 6 November 1990, lot 16.
References: Fischer-Bossert Group 59. 715 (V266/R559 - This coin). Vlato 527 (Same dies). HN Italy 892. SNG Loyd 117 (Same dies)
Grade: Lovely iridescent toning on obverse. Slightly o/c. Unobtrusive flan crack at 5h under horse. Reverse shows evidence of undertype. Light wear. aEF/VF+
US1082 - 5/15829
AR Stater, 6.79g (20mm, 2h).
Nude youth on horse rearing to r., a man standing beside the horse restraining it by the neck, Nike flying above to r. to crown the youth on horseback, I below / Taras seated astride dolphin to l., holding a vase in his extended right hand, K to r., TAPAΣ below.
Pedigree: Ex From the Prospero Collection. Ex New York Sale XXVII, 4 January 2012, lot 26. Ex Gorny & Mosch 52, 6 November 1990, lot 16.
References: Fischer-Bossert Group 59. 715 (V266/R559 - This coin). Vlato 527 (Same dies). HN Italy 892. SNG Loyd 117 (Same dies)
Grade: Lovely iridescent toning on obverse. Slightly o/c. Unobtrusive flan crack at 5h under horse. Reverse shows evidence of undertype. Light wear. aEF/VF+
US1082 - 5/15829
