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Taras, Calabria
425-415 BC 
AR Hemiobol  (7.5mm, 0.20g). 
O: Skyphos with single handle to left. 
R: Olive wreath, Γ within.
D'Andrea XVII, 245; Vlasto 1744; Cote 448; SNG France 2224; HN Italy 867; Sear 360v
Rare
ex Savoca Coins

[i]A peculiar little coin with obscure symbolism. 
Even the vessel type is uncertain. It is often called a ‘skyphos’, although those are typically two-handled. I have also seen it referred to as a ‘kyathos’, but that type usually has its single handle molded extremely long, making it more useful as a dipper.
This scarce coin is more commonly seen with the cup handle to the right. The reverse can also depict a ‘K’ within the wreath, or even a race torch. An empty wreath is also recorded.[/i]

Taras, Calabria

425-415 BC 
AR Hemiobol  (7.5mm, 0.20g). 
O: Skyphos with single handle to left.
R: Olive wreath, Γ within.
D'Andrea XVII, 245; Vlasto 1744; Cote 448; SNG France 2224; HN Italy 867; Sear 360v
Rare
ex Savoca Coins

A peculiar little coin with obscure symbolism.
Even the vessel type is uncertain. It is often called a ‘skyphos’, although those are typically two-handled. I have also seen it referred to as a ‘kyathos’, but that type usually has its single handle molded extremely long, making it more useful as a dipper.
This scarce coin is more commonly seen with the cup handle to the right. The reverse can also depict a ‘K’ within the wreath, or even a race torch. An empty wreath is also recorded.

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Molinari   [Nov 13, 2015 at 07:27 PM]
Interesting acquisition. If it didn't have the handle I'd say it was an urn.
quadrans   [Nov 14, 2015 at 02:47 AM]
Nice specimen.. I like it..Smile
Taras   [Feb 07, 2016 at 02:51 PM]
A very nice sample of a fascinating issue. Congratulations Peter! Cool

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