Pre-Long Beach Auction #91

Calabria, Taras. Silver Nomos (7.72 g), ca. 340-335 BC Choice VF. Nude ephebe on horseback right, crowning horse with palm; below, nude youth attending to hoof of horse; in right field, Φ. Reverse: TAPAΣ, Phalanthos riding dolphin left, holding kantharos, shield, and trident; below, E and waves. Fischer-Bossert group 50, 697 (V262/R544, this coin); Vlasto 515 (same dies); SNG Lockett 176 (same obv. die); SNG Fitzwilliam 262 (same obv. die); SNG Munich 637 (same obv. die); SNG ANS 961 (same obv. die); HN Italy 888. Nicely struck and unusually well centered. A lovely, fine style example of this rare and popular die combination. Attractive light antique cabinet toning adds to its appeal. Choice Very Fine. Estimated Value $1,000 - 1,200

Ex NAC F (17 April 1996), 1019.