Greek Coinages, Tarentum: Nomos, struck under the Pyrrhic hegemony, c. 280-72, by the magistrate Sostratos

Obverse: nude rider on horse prancing right, holding a shield and two javelins, thrusting down with spear in raised right hand; γυ behind; σωστρ/ατοσ below

Reverse: ταρασ: Phalanthos astride dolphin left, holding wreath-bearing Nike and cornucopia, thunderbolt behind; πολυ below arm

Metal: silver; reduced ‘Tarantine’ standard; 6.58g/3h

References: Vlasto 714-9; Rutter 1001; Ashmolean 309, same dies

Condition: Extremely fine, grey toned over lustrous fields; the reverse a little off-centre £300-£400

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, The Phillips Family Collection of Ancient Greek Coins.

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A. Sangorski Collection
Bt Spink, November 1941