The Phillips Family Collection of Ancient Greek Coins

Greek Coinages, Tarentum: Stater, struck under the alliance with Rome, c. 270-235, by the magistrate Aristos
Obverse: nude rider on horse stepping left, holding a shield; ευφ to left; αρ-iστων below

Reverse: ταρασ: Phalanthos astride dolphin left, holding trident and small hippocamp; ιων behind

Metal: silver; reduced ‘Tarantine’ weight standard; 6.37g/3h

References: Vlasto 928, same dies; Rutter 1044; Ashmolean 404-6

Condition: Almost extremely fine, bright iridescent toning; some porosity on obverse £400-£500

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

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Glendining Auction, 7 November 1945, lot 212