Greek, Calabria, Tarentum, AR litra

Struck circa 430 B.C.

The obverse with scallop shell.

The reverse with profile female head, wearing earring, facing left.

Vlasto 1162.

Diameter: 10 mm

Weight: 0.65 g

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Enodia

[Oct 05, 2013 at 05:32 AM]

a nice example of Vlasto 1162, 500-430 BC. the 'female head' is generally considered to be the nymph Satyra, mother of Taras, although there is some speculation that the head may be of Taras himself. cool coin!

superflex

[Oct 05, 2013 at 12:09 PM]

Interesting stuff ! Thanks for the info and glad you like it Very Happy

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Greek, Calabria, Tarentum, AR litra

Struck circa 430 B.C. The obverse with scallop shell. The reverse with profile female head, wearing earring, facing left. Vlasto 1162. Diameter: 10 mm Weight: 0.65 g

Struck circa 430 B.C.

The obverse with scallop shell.

The reverse with profile female head, wearing earring, facing left.

Vlasto 1162.

Diameter: 10 mm

Weight: 0.65 g