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CALABRIA, Taras. Circa 340-330 BC, AR DiobolAR. 0.83 g. 12.00 mm.
Obv. Head of Athena right, helmeted.
Rev. Herakles standing right, holding club and lion's skin and crowned by Nike.
HN Italy 1381. Rare issue. Cabinet tone. Light scratches. VF.LeoApr 09, 2024

Greek, Catalogue of the Collection of Tarentine Coins formed by M. P. Vlasto #534CALABRIA, Taras. Circa 325/0-315 BC. AR Nomos
22mm, 7.16 g, 6h.
Warrior, wearing shield adorned with hippocamp and holding two javelins, on horse prancing left; to left, Nike standing facing, head right, restraining horse; below, M above leg, KAΛ below.
Phalanthos, preparing to throw javelin and holding two others, cloak draped over his arm and billowing behind, riding dolphin right; KAΛ and waves below.
Fischer-Bossert Group 63, 793g (V310/R615) = Vlasto 534 (this coin; cast of coin damaged in photo); HN Italy 893.
Old cabinet tone, flatly struck, numerous scratches, test cut and marks on edge. Near VF.

From the Mesogeios Collection. Ex Edgar L. Owen inventory 5481 (ND); Michel Pandely Vlasto Collection; Carlo Strozzi Collection (not in Sangiorgi sale).LeoApr 06, 2024

CALABRIA, Taras. Circa 325/0-315 BC. AR Nomos22mm, 7.16 g, 6h.
Warrior, wearing shield adorned with hippocamp and holding two javelins, on horse prancing left; to left, Nike standing facing, head right, restraining horse; below, M above leg, KAΛ below.
Phalanthos, preparing to throw javelin and holding two others, cloak draped over his arm and billowing behind, riding dolphin right; KAΛ and waves below.
Fischer-Bossert Group 63, 793g (V310/R615) = Vlasto 534 (this coin; cast of coin damaged in photo); HN Italy 893.
Old cabinet tone, flatly struck, numerous scratches, test cut and marks on edge. Near VF.

From the Mesogeios Collection. Ex Edgar L. Owen inventory 5481 (ND); Michel Pandely Vlasto Collection; Carlo Strozzi Collection (not in Sangiorgi sale).1 commentsLeoApr 03, 2024

CALABRIA, Taras. AR Diobol, c. 380-325 BC. AR. 1.10 g. 11.30 mm.
Obv. Head of Athena right, wearing crested Attic helmet decorated with a hippocamp.
Rev. Herakles standing right, strangling the Nemean lion; in left field, club and bow; [Δ to upper left].
HN Italy 914; Vlasto 1276.
About VF.2 commentsLeoMar 13, 2024

Apulia, Canusium. AR Obol, c. 300-250 BCAR. 0.41 g. 11.00 mm.
Obv. Amphora between cornucopiae and oinochoe.
Rev. Lyre; K to left, A to right.
HN Italy 657; SNG ANS 691.
Very rare and choice example. VF/Good VF.
Ex London Ancient Coins 26, 2013, 10.LeoMar 13, 2024

Greek, Italy, CALABRIA, Taras. Circa 460-443 BC. AR Nomos7,83 gm.
Phalantos seated l. on dolphin, holding file in r. hand, shrimp below.
Rev. TAPAΣ Taras seated to l. holding spindle and staff.
Vlasto 201. Flan large. Rare.
Good very fine.1 commentsLeoJan 27, 2024

Greek, Italy, CALABRIA, Taras. Circa 455-450 BC. AR Nomos7,34 gm.
Taras rode a dolphin to the right, holding an octopus in his right hand, and below was a scallop.
R/Taras œ kiste sat on the left, with his right arm extended, holding a stick, and his left arm behind him holding a stick.
Vlasto 175, HGC 753.
Old cleaning marks and metal fitting marks. Extremely rare.LeoJan 27, 2024

Greek, Italy, CALABRIA, Taras. Circa 390-385 BC. AR Nomos19.5mm, 7.76 g, 12h
Nude youth, shield on arm, on horse standing left; tiny Λ below.
Phalanthos, nude, riding dolphin left; tiny tiny H on dolphin, P below.
Fischer-Bossert Group 30, 440 (V194/R335); Vlasto 376 (same dies); HN Italy 869; SNG ANS 899 (same dies); SNG Lockett 156 (same dies).
Deeply toned, slightly off center on reverse. VF.1 commentsLeoJan 27, 2024

CALABRIA, Taras. Circa 455-450 BC. AR Nomos7,34 gm.
Taras rode a dolphin to the right, holding an octopus in his right hand, and below was a scallop.
R/Taras œ kiste sat on the left, with his right arm extended, holding a stick, and his left arm behind him holding a stick.
Vlasto 175, HGC 753.
Old cleaning marks and metal fitting marks. Extremely rare.LeoJan 26, 2024

CALABRIA, Taras. Circa 460-443 BC. AR Nomos7,83 gm.
Phalantos seated l. on dolphin, holding file in r. hand, shrimp below.
Rev. TAPAΣ Taras seated to l. holding spindle and staff.
Vlasto 201. Flan large. Rare.
Good very fine.1 commentsLeoJan 26, 2024

CALABRIA, Taras. Circa 390-385 BC. AR Nomos 19.5mm, 7.76 g, 12h
Nude youth, shield on arm, on horse standing left; tiny Λ below.
Phalanthos, nude, riding dolphin left; tiny tiny H on dolphin, P below.
Fischer-Bossert Group 30, 440 (V194/R335); Vlasto 376 (same dies); HN Italy 869; SNG ANS 899 (same dies); SNG Lockett 156 (same dies).
Deeply toned, slightly off center on reverse. VF.LeoJan 26, 2024

Greek, Italy, CALABRIA, Taras. Circa 450-440 BC. AR Nomos25 mm, 7.95 g, 6 h.
Youthful oikist, nude, riding dolphing to left, extending both hands; below, scallop shell; to upper right, cicada.
Rev. TARAΣ Youthful oikist, draped from the waist, seated to left on a diphros, holding an upright spindle in his right hand; all within laurel wreath.
Fischer-Bossert 140b ( this coin, V75'/R95α). Gillet 57 ( this coin ). HN Italy -. SNG Ashmolean 223 ( same dies ). Vlasto -.
Very rare and attractively toned. Minor scratches and with a graffito on the obverse and light doubling on the reverse, otherwise, very fine.

From the collections of Prof. Dr. D. Mannsperger and that of R. Maly, LHS 100, 23 April 2007, 27, ex Numismatica Ars Classica G, 10 April 1997, 1008, and from the collection of C. Gillet ('Kunstfreund', 1879-1972), photofile no. 57.2 commentsLeoJan 11, 2024

Greek, Italy, CALABRIA, Taras. temp. Pyrrhos of Epeiros. Circa 276-272 BC. AV Quarter Stater – Triobol11mm, 2.15 g, 4h
Head of Apollo right, wearing laurel wreath; NK monogram to left;
Eagle standing right, wings spread, on thunderbolt; TAPAN[TINΩN] up left field; to right, [ΦI(?) above two stars] above two amphorai; NIKAP in exergue.
Fischer-Bossert G58c (V49/R58 – this coin); Vlasto 57 (same dies); HN Italy 986; SNG Copenhagen 837 (same dies); Berlin 28 (same dies).
Minor marks, double struck on reverse. VF.
Ex Gorny & Mosch 207 (15 October 2012), lot 15; Hess-Leu [22] (4 April 1963), lot 14; Leu FPL [1] (ND [1960]), no. 4.1 commentsLeoJan 11, 2024

CALABRIA, Taras. temp. Pyrrhos of Epeiros. Circa 276-272 BC. AV Quarter Stater – Triobol11mm, 2.15 g, 4h
Head of Apollo right, wearing laurel wreath; NK monogram to left;
Eagle standing right, wings spread, on thunderbolt; TAPAN[TINΩN] up left field; to right, [ΦI(?) above two stars] above two amphorai; NIKAP in exergue.
Fischer-Bossert G58c (V49/R58 – this coin); Vlasto 57 (same dies); HN Italy 986; SNG Copenhagen 837 (same dies); Berlin 28 (same dies).
Minor marks, double struck on reverse. VF.
Ex Gorny & Mosch 207 (15 October 2012), lot 15; Hess-Leu [22] (4 April 1963), lot 14; Leu FPL [1] (ND [1960]), no. 4.LeoJan 09, 2024

CALABRIA, Taras. Circa 425/420-380 BC. AR NomosAR. 7.53 g. 22.00 mm.
Obv. Taras riding dolphin left, extending arm; cockle shell below.
Rev. Nude youth on horseback left.
HN Italy 847; Vlasto 287; Fischer-Bossert Group 13, 198.
Lightly toned. About VF.LeoJan 09, 2024

CALABRIA, Taras. Lead Tessera (?) with impressions of Tarentine Nomos, c. 280-272 BC.6.52 g. 24.00 mm.
Interesting lead from Greek Italy.
Obv. Youth on horseback right, crowning horse with wreath; below, two amphoras.
Rev. Phalanthos, holding kantharos and trident, astride dolphin left. Cf.
HN Italy 1010; Cf. Vlasto 762–8. PB.
VF.LeoJan 09, 2024

CALABRIA, Taras. Circa 325-315 BC. AR Nomos7.82 g, 19 mm.
Obv: Nude youth on horseback right, placing wreath on horse's head; below, owl flying right.
Rev: TAPAΣ.
Taras astride dolphin left, holding cup in extended right hand; |-H below.
Vlasto 659.
Condition: Very fine.
LeoDec 16, 2023

CALABRIA, Taras. Circa 500-490 BC. AR NomosAR. 7.30 g. 24.00 mm.
Obv. Phalanthos riding dolphin right, holding cuttlefish; below, ΤΑΡΑS (retrograde).
Rev. TRA (retrograde). Hippocamp right; cockle shell below.
HN Italy 827; Vlasto 108var.
Attractive tone. Vert fine.3 commentsLeoDec 15, 2023

20mm, 7.87 g, 5h
Rider on horseback l., holding shield.
Rev. Phalanthos, holding torch, seated on dolphin l.; below, retrograde Σ / ΤΑΡΑΣ.
Vlasto 312. SNG ANS 874 (these dies). Fischer-Bossert 337f.
Rare. Struck on a very broad flan and with an attractive old cabinet tone.
Light graffito on reverse, otherwise good very fine.2 commentsLeoDec 14, 2023

CALABRIA, Taras. AR Diobol, 380-325 BC.AR. 1.13 g. 12.00 mm.
Obv. Head of Athena, wearing helmet.
Rev. Herakles standing right and fighting lion.
Vlasto 1344, HN Italy 976.
Light old cabinet tone. VF.
Ex Astarte IX (2002), 6.LeoDec 14, 2023

CALABRIA, Taras. AR Nomos, 280-272 BC.AR. 5.82 g. 20.50 mm.
Obv. Horseman right, crowning horse; below, two amphorae.
Rev. Phalanthos riding on dolphin left, holding kantharos and trident; behind, B.
HN Italy 1010; HGC 1 884.
Cleaning marks. VF.LeoDec 02, 2023

CALABRIA, Taras. AR Nomos, 280-272 BC.AR. 6.15 g. 20.50 mm.
Obv. Horseman right, crowning horse.
Rev. Phalanthos riding on dolphin left, holding cornucopiae, shield and trident.
HN Italy 1008; HGC 1 884.
Roughness. VF.LeoDec 02, 2023

CALABRIA, Taras. AR Diobol, 380-325 BC.AR. 0.88 g. 12.00 mm.
Obv. Head of Athena right, wearing helmet decorated with hippocampus.
Rev. Herakles standing right and fighting lion.
HN Italy 914; HGC 1 833.
Light old cabinet tone. VF.LeoDec 02, 2023

CALABRIA, Taras. AR Litra, c. 470-450 BC.AR. 0.37 g. 6.50 mm.
Obv. Cockle shell.
Rev. Female head right, within incuse circle.
HN Italy 840; HGC 1 843.
A choice example. Lightly toned. VF.LeoDec 02, 2023

KINGS of MACEDON. Alexander III ‘the Great’. 336-323 BC. AR Hemidrachm13.5mm, 2.04 g, 11h.
Tarsos mint. Struck under Menes or Philotas, circa 327-323 BC.
Head of Herakles right, wearing lion skin.
Zeus Aëtophoros seated left; plow in left field, Γ below throne, pellet below right arm.
Price 3015; Newell, Tarsos 24.
Toned, porous, a little off center on reverse. Near VF. Very rare, four in Pella, four in CoinArchives.LeoNov 16, 2023

Greek, Italy, CALABRIA, Taras. Circa 500-490 BC. AR NomosAR. 7.47 g. 24.00 mm.
Obv. Phalanthos riding dolphin right, holding cuttlefish; below, ΤΑΡΑ (retrograde).
Rev. [...] Ra (retrograde). Hippocamp right; cockle shell below.
HN Italy 827; Vlasto 108.
RR. Choice example of this rare and fascinating issue. Delicate warm patina over lustrous surfaces. EF.1 commentsLeoOct 28, 2023

CALABRIA, Taras. Circa 500-490 BC. AR NomosAR. 7.47 g. 24.00 mm.
Obv. Phalanthos riding dolphin right, holding cuttlefish; below, ΤΑΡΑ (retrograde).
Rev. [...] Ra (retrograde). Hippocamp right; cockle shell below.
HN Italy 827; Vlasto 108.
RR. Choice example of this rare and fascinating issue. Delicate warm patina over lustrous surfaces. EF.1 commentsLeoOct 28, 2023

CALABRIA, Taras. Punic occupation, c. 212-209 BC. AR Reduced Nomos – Half-ShekelAR. 3.64 g. 20.00 mm.
Obv. Nude youth on horseback right, crowning horse with laurel wreath in his right hand, left hand on reins; ΚΛΗ above, ΣΗΡΑΜ−ΒΟΣ below.
Rev. Phalanthos, holding aphlaston in extended right hand, cradling trident in left arm, astride dolphin left; monogram to right, T-A-PAΣ below.
HN Italy 1078; Vlasto 971; SNG ANS 1263; SNG Cop. 948.
Exceptional coin, with wonderful old cabinet tone with a hint of iridescence. Hair-line flan-crack and minor metal flaw on reverse. Good EF.LeoOct 28, 2023

Greek Italy. Northern Apulia, Venusia. AE Sextans210-200 BC.
AE. 5.83 g. 22.00 mm.
Obv. Helmeted head of Athena left; two pellets above.
Rev. Owl standing left on branch; at right, monogram VE.
HN Italy 722; SNG ANS 769.
Rare and in choice condition for the issue. Dark green patina. Good VF.LeoOct 28, 2023

CALABRIA, Taras. Circa 450-440 BC. AR Nomos25 mm, 7.95 g, 6 h.
Youthful oikist, nude, riding dolphing to left, extending both hands; below, scallop shell; to upper right, cicada.
Rev. TARAΣ Youthful oikist, draped from the waist, seated to left on a diphros, holding an upright spindle in his right hand; all within laurel wreath.
Fischer-Bossert 140b ( this coin, V75'/R95α). Gillet 57 ( this coin ). HN Italy -. SNG Ashmolean 223 ( same dies ). Vlasto -.
Very rare and attractively toned. Minor scratches and with a graffito on the obverse and light doubling on the reverse, otherwise, very fine.

From the collections of Prof. Dr. D. Mannsperger and that of R. Maly, LHS 100, 23 April 2007, 27, ex Numismatica Ars Classica G, 10 April 1997, 1008, and from the collection of C. Gillet ('Kunstfreund', 1879-1972), photofile no. 57.3 commentsLeoOct 14, 2023

CALABRIA, Taras. Circa 470-425 BC. AR NomosObv. Phalanthos riding dolphin left, holding uncertain object; below, prawn.
Rev. Oecist seated left, holding uncertain objects.
HN Italy 844.
Peripheral flan cracks. Good F.LeoOct 07, 2023

CALABRIA, Taras. Circa 385-380 BC. AR NomosAR. 7.42 g. 21.50 mm.
Obv. Nude youth on horse standing right, raising right hand to crown horse; to right, caduceus.
Rev. Phalanthos riding dolphin left, both hands resting on the dolphin's back; monogram below.
HN Italy 880; Fischer-Bossert Group 31a, 442.
Lightly toned. About VF.LeoOct 07, 2023

CALABRIA, Taras. AR Hemiobol, c. 280-228 BC.0.29 g. 7.50 mm.
Obv. Two crescents back-to-back; two pellets around; to left, A.
Rev. Two crescents back-to-back; two pellets around; to left, Σ.
HN Italy 1077; Vlasto 1758-1765. AR.
Lightly toned. Good VF.1 commentsLeoSep 13, 2023

CALABRIA, Taras. Circa 272-240 BC. AR Nomos18 mm, 6.39 g, 5 h
Damokritos and Euf..., magistrates. EYΦ / [Δ]A-MOK-PI[TOΣ]
Youth on horseback right, holding patera in his right hand and turning his head slightly to left; to left, Nike flying right, crowning him with wreath.
Rev. Youthful oikist riding dolphin right, holding cornucopiae on his right hand and trident below his left arm; to left, monogram ΙΩΠ.
HN Italy 1043. Vlasto 926 (same dies). Extremely rare, Vlasto knew a single example. Some areas of weaknes and a few light marks and scratches, otherwise, very fine.

From an American collection, ex Rauch 110, 2 July 2020, 21.

This extremely rare variety, known to Vlasto from a single obverse die (925-926) and a single reverse die (926), is among the rarest Tarentine nomoi of the late period and, as the author points out, the dies are of remarkably 'charming style', especially for the period.LeoSep 09, 2023

CALABRIA, Taras. Circa 325/0-315 BC. AR Nomos20 mm, 7.86 g, 10 h
Sa... and Phi..., magistrates.
Nude youth riding horse walking to right, raising his right hand to crown the horse's head; above, ΣΑ; below, facing mask of Silenos.
Rev. TAPAΣ Youthful oikist, nude, riding dolphin to left, holding kantharos in his right hand and resting his left on the dolphin; below, ΦΙ.
Fischer-Bossert 797 (V312/R618). HN Italy 945. Vlasto 662.
Struck from a somewhat worn obverse die and with minor roughness and deposits, otherwise, very fine.LeoSep 09, 2023

Calabria, Taras AR Hemistater or Drachm. Circa 302-280 BC.2.84g, 17mm, 12h.
Zor-, magistrate.
Head of Athena to right, wearing Attic helmet decorated with Skylla.
Owl standing to right, head facing, on olive branch; TAP to left, エOP to right. Vlasto 1047-1053; HN Italy 975.
Good Very Fine; attractive cabinet tone with iridescent blue flashes in fields.
From the Anders Collection.LeoSep 06, 2023

Calabria, Taras, c. 330-325 BC. AR Didrachm7.41 g.
Helmeted soldier riding right, holding lance; behind, Nike flying right with wreath.
Reverse: Taras riding right on dolphin; below, waves.
Fischer-Bossert 794; Vlasto 536.
Rare variety. Choice Very Fine.
from The Peh Family Collection.1 commentsLeoSep 06, 2023

Greek, Italy, CALABRIA, Taras. Circa 490-480 BC. AR Nomos21 mm, 8.12 g, 6 h.
ΤΑRΑΣ Youthful oikist, nude and with long hair, riding dolphin to right, holding octopus in his right hand and extending his left; around, cable border.
Rev. ΤΑRΑΣ Hippocamp to right; below, cockle shell; around, rayed border.
Fischer-Bossert 25 (V11/R19). HN Italy 827. SNG Lockett 122 ( same dies ). Vlasto 124.
Very rare. A very well preserved piece of wonderful late Archaic style. Very light deposits, otherwise, good very fine.1 commentsLeoSep 05, 2023

Greek, Italy, CALABRIA, Taras. Circa 470-465 BC. DrachmSilver, 16 mm, 3,82 g, 6 h
TAPAS (retrograde) Forepart of hippocamp to right; below, scallop shell.
Rev. Diademed head of Satyra to left, her hair tied in a bun at the back; behind neck A.
SNG ANS 848. Vlasto 161.
Very rare. Very fine.LeoSep 05, 2023

CALABRIA, Taras. AR Diobol, 325-280 BC.0.96 g. 11.00 mm.
Obv. Head of Athena right, wearing helmet decorated with Scylla.
Rev. Herakles kneeling right and fighting lion. HN Italy 976; HGC 1 834.
Superb example, great details. Good VF/EF.LeoSep 02, 2023

CALABRIA. Taras. 'Campano-Tarentine'. AR Didrachm, c. 281-228 BC.7.23 g. 20.00 mm.
Obv. Diademed head of nymph left., wearing triple-pendant earring.
Rev. Nude youth on horseback right, crowning horse; crescent to upper left; dolphin below; TA below foreleg.
HN Italy 1098; Vlasto 1038-40.
Delicate portrait, in fine style; brilliant and lightly toned with golden hues. Minor areas of flat strike; slightly rough reverse surfaces. Graffito on reverse. Good VF.LeoSep 02, 2023

CALABRIA, Taras. Circa 332-302 BC. AR Nomos7.93 g. 22.50 mm.
Obv. Warrior, holding shield and two spears, preparing to cast a third, on horseback right; Ξ to left; API below.
Rev. Phalanthos, holding kantharos and rudder, riding dolphin left; K[Λ] to lower right; behind, TAPAΣ.
HN Italy 939; Vlasto 636-7; SNG ANS 1016.
Brilliant and lightly toned; minor cleaning marks. About EF.1 commentsLeoSep 02, 2023

CALABRIA, Taras. AR Diobol, c. 280-228 BC. 1.13 g. 11.00 mm.
Obv. Head of Atehna right, wearing crested Attic helmet adorned with Scylla.
Rev. TARA-N. Hercules standing left fighting the Nemean lion; between legs, ΦΙ; to right, club [over grape bunch].
HN Italy 1061; Vlasto 1408; D'Andrea-Miglioli-Tafuri-Vonghia 249 (corr.).
RR. Rare type. Exceptional reverse, boldly struck.
Nice darkish patina, underlying luster. Good VF/EF.LeoSep 02, 2023

CALABRIA, Taras. AR Obol, c. 280-228 BC0.64 g. 11.50 mm.
Obv. Kantharos; around, three pellets.
Rev. Kantharos; to right, tripod.
HN Italy 1076; Cf. Vlasto 1642 (switched obv. and rev.); HGC 1 927.
R. Darkly toned, underlying luster. Flan crack, otherwise. EF.LeoSep 02, 2023

Calabria. Tarentum. Campano-Tarentine. AR Didrachm6.72 gms
ca. 281-228 B.C.
HGC-1, 951; HN Italy-1098. Reduced standard.
Obverse: Diademed female head left;
Reverse: Nude youth crowning horse he rides right; cornucopia to left; TA to right; below, dolphin right, lion below horse.1 commentsLeoAug 29, 2023

CALABRIA, Taras. Circa 400-390 BC. AR Nomos21mm, 7.04g, 8h.
Warrior, wearing helmet, holding shield and lance, dismounting from horse cantering l.; Σ to lower l.
Phalanthos, holding helmet and large oval shield, on dolphin l.; Σ to l.
Vlasto 301; HNItaly 849.
Rare combination. Near VF.LeoAug 18, 2023

CALABRIA, Taras. Circa 430-425 BC. AR Nomos25.5mm, 7.51 g, 4h.
Phalanthos, arms extended, riding dolphin right; shell below.
Oikist seated left, holding spindle and scepter.
Fischer-Bossert Group 17, 242 (V116/R181); Vlasto 213 (same obv. die); HN Italy 844; Gulbenkian 21 (same dies).
Iridescent tone, light scratches. Fine.

Ex Gorny & Mosch 191 (11 October 2010), lot 1064.1 commentsLeoAug 16, 2023

CALABRIA, Taras. Circa 450-440 BC. AR Nomos23.00 mm., 8.00 g.
Dolphin rider l.; below, cray-fish.
Rev. Oecist seated l., holding spindle and cantharus.
SNG Ashmolean 226. Vlasto 211. Fischer-Bossert 254. Historia Numorum Italy 844.
Attractive old cabinet tone, area of weakness; otherwise Good Very Fine/About Extremely Fine.
Ex Naville Numismatics sale 75, 17.LeoJun 18, 2023

CALABRIA. Taras. Circa 470-465 BC. DrachmSilver, 16 mm, 3,82 g, 6 h
TAPAS (retrograde) Forepart of hippocamp to right; below, scallop shell.
Rev. Diademed head of Satyra to left, her hair tied in a bun at the back; behind neck A.
SNG ANS 848. Vlasto 161.
Very rare. Very fine.LeoJun 16, 2023

CALABRIA, Taras. Circa 480-470 BC. AR Nomos7.20g, 18mm, 12h.
Taras astride dolphin to left; right hand extended, holding cuttlefish(?) with his extended left; uncertain symbol below.
Wheel of four spokes.
Fischer-Bossert -; Vlasto -; (see 114 for a similar obverse); HN Italy -; SNG ANS -; HGC 1 -.
Near Very Fine; tooled. Extremely Rare; unpublished variety in the standard references.1 commentsLeoJun 01, 2023

Greek, Italy, CALABRIA, Taras. Circa 450-440 BC. AR Nomos26 mm, 7.88 g, 3 h.
Τ-Α-ΡΑΝ-ΤΙ-Ν-ΟΝ ( retrograde ) Phalanthos, nude, riding a dolphin swimming to left, outstretching his right arm to left and resting his left hand on the dolphin's back; below dolphin, scallop shell; border of dots between two linear circles.
Rev. Nude jockey riding horse prancing to left.
Fischer-Bossert Group 13, V-/R140 ( a new obverse die for the series ). SNG Lloyd 146 ( same reverse die ).
Rare, especially since the obverse was unknown to Fischer-Bossert. Struck on a broad flan. Overstruck and with cleaning scratches on the reverse, otherwise, very fine.LeoMay 27, 2023

CALABRIA, Taras. Circa 490-480 BC. AR Nomos21 mm, 8.12 g, 6 h.
ΤΑRΑΣ Youthful oikist, nude and with long hair, riding dolphin to right, holding octopus in his right hand and extending his left; around, cable border.
Rev. ΤΑRΑΣ Hippocamp to right; below, cockle shell; around, rayed border.
Fischer-Bossert 25 (V11/R19). HN Italy 827. SNG Lockett 122 ( same dies ). Vlasto 124.
Very rare. A very well preserved piece of wonderful late Archaic style. Very light deposits, otherwise, good very fine.LeoMay 27, 2023

CALABRIA. Taras. Circa 450-440 BC. Nomos26 mm, 7.88 g, 3 h
Τ-Α-ΡΑΝ-ΤΙ-Ν-ΟΝ ( retrograde ) Phalanthos, nude, riding a dolphin swimming to left, outstretching his right arm to left and resting his left hand on the dolphin's back; below dolphin, scallop shell; border of dots between two linear circles.
Rev. Nude jockey riding horse prancing to left.
Fischer-Bossert Group 13, V-/R140 ( a new obverse die for the series ). SNG Lloyd 146 ( same reverse die ).
Rare, especially since the obverse was unknown to Fischer-Bossert. Struck on a broad flan. Overstruck and with cleaning scratches on the reverse, otherwise, very fine.1 commentsLeoMay 23, 2023

Calabria, Taras Drachm circa 280-27215.00 mm., 2.97 g.
Head of Athena l., wearing Attic helmet.
Rev. Owl standing r. on thunderbolt, with open wings.
SNG ANS 1317. Historia Numorum Italy 1018.
Old cabinet tone and Good Very fine.
From the collection of a Mentor.2 commentsLeoApr 04, 2023

CALABRIA, Taras. Circa 490-480 BC. AR Nomos19 mm, 8.05 g, 5 h
ΤΑΡΑΣ Youthful oikist, nude and with long hair, riding dolphin to right, holding octopus in his right hand and extending his left; cable border.
Rev. ΤΑΡΑΣ Hippocamp to right; below, cockle shell; rayed border.
Fischer-Bossert 45 (V19/R36). HN Italy 827. Vlasto 120.
Somewhat rought and with a tiny die break on the reverse, otherwise, very fine.LeoMar 11, 2023

CALABRIA, Taras. Circa 425-415 BC. AR Nomos22,5 mm, 7,4 g
Phalanthos, r. arm outstretched and holding shield on l. arm, riding dolphin l.; cockle shell below. R.
Nude male figure, holding staff, seated l. on himation draped over stool.
Vlasto 241; HN Italy 844.2 commentsLeoFeb 16, 2023

CALABRIA, Taras. Circa 333-331/0 BC. AR Nomos 20mm, 7.86 g, 11h
Warrior, holding shield and two spears, preparing to cast a third, on horseback right; Λ to left, N to right, KAΛ and N below.
Phalanthos, extending hand and holding shield and two spears, riding dolphin left; above, Nike flying right, crowning him with wreath; K to left; below, fish left above waves.
Fischer-Bossert Group 57, 743 (V284/R577); Vlasto –; HN Italy 897; de Luynes 320 (same dies).
Compact flan, traces of horn silver, a few light cleaning scratches.
VF. Well centered. Very rare, only one die pair and four examples noted by Fischer-Bossert for this issue.2 commentsLeoJul 25, 2022

Greek, Italy, CALABRIA, Taras. Circa 450-425 BC. AR Nomos8.10 gm.
Dolphin rider l., with both arms extended; beneath, pecten.
Rev. Oecist seated r. on stool, holding staff and cantharus.
Vlasto 197. SNG France 1164 (these dies). F.B. 161. Historia Numorum Italy 844.
Lightly toned and extremely fine.
Ex: from Vinchon collection(1951).2 commentsLeoJun 27, 2022

CALABRIA, Taras. Circa 450-425 BC. AR Nomos8.10 gm.
Dolphin rider l., with both arms extended; beneath, pecten.
Rev. Oecist seated r. on stool, holding staff and cantharus.
Vlasto 197. SNG France 1164 (these dies). F.B. 161. Historia Numorum Italy 844.
Lightly toned and extremely fine.
Ex: from Vinchon collection(1951).3 commentsLeoJun 27, 2022

CALABRIA, Taras. Circa 335-333 BC. AR Nomos7.87g, 21mm, 3h.
Nude youth on horse standing to left, looking up at figure standing right as he unbridles horse with both hands; [|-] to left, Δ to right; [KΑΛ and Ξ] below horse.
Taras, nude, riding dolphin to right, holding bow and arrows in his left hand and an arrow in his right; [ΤΑΡΑΣ] behind, ΦI below.
Fischer-Bossert 725 (V272/R567); Vlasto 563; HN Italy 900.
Very Fine. Extremely Rare.2 commentsLeoJun 16, 2022

CALABRIA, Taras. Circa 320 BC. AV Twelfth Stater – Obol 8.5mm, 0.66 g, 12h.
Head of Hera right, wearing stephanos; |- to left, [M to upper right, Φ to lower right] / Kantharos.
Fischer-Bossert G9 (V8/R9); Vlasto 8–9 (same dies); HN Italy 904; SNG ANS 957; SNG Lloyd 183; Bement 84; Jameson 152; de Luynes 254; Weber 546–7 (all from the same dies).
Scattered nicks and marks, edge marks from prior bezel. VF.
Ex Gorny & Mosch 244 (13 October 2014), lot 20. Reportedly ex inventory of Rinaldi (Verona), 1957.2 commentsLeoMay 18, 2022

CALABRIA, Taras. Circa 380-340 BC. AR Nomos7.14g, 20mm, 2h.
Youth, with right arm hanging at side, on horse prancing to right; A-E below.
Taras astride dolphin to right, extending right arm; TAPAΣ below.
Vlasto 461; HN Italy 879; Gorny & Mosch 129, lot 18 (hammer: 2,900 EUR).
Near Very Fine; minor delamination to obv., attractive old cabinet tone.
Exceptionally Rare; only the second specimen to be offered in the past 20 years, and the first since 2004.1 commentsLeoMay 05, 2022

Lucania, Velia AR Stater. Circa 400-340 BC.7.44g, 21mm, 2h.
Lion crouching to right; owl standing to right in exergue.
Head of nymph to right, wearing single-pendant earring and necklace; Φ below chin, grape-vine before, YEΛH above.
HN Italy 1276; SNG ANS 1229; Jameson 387; HGC 1, 1306.
Very Fine. Rare.LeoMay 05, 2022

GREEK, ITALY, CALABRIA, Taras. c. Time of Kleonymos. Circa 302 BC. AV Tetrobol-Third Stater.AV. 2.84 g. 12.00 mm.
Obv. Head of Athena right, wearing crested Corinthian helmet decorated with a coiled serpent.
Rev. Naked Taras driving biga right, holding trident in left hand, reins in right; above, star; below, dolphin downwards.
HN Italy 956; Vlasto 20 ; SNG ANS -; SNG Cop. 838 var. (no dolphin).
Very rare issue. VF/Good VF.
Ex Vinchon, November 1994, lot 8 (Coll. James et Sneja Velkov).

Struck c. 303-302 BC, when Tarentine invited Kleonymos, as son of Kleomenes II, to defend them against the Lucanians. The Spartan raised such a large mercenary army (it is said to have been made up of about 5,000 warriors) that the Italic enemy immediately asked for a peace terms.2 commentsLeoApr 30, 2022

GREEK, ITALY, CALABRIA, Taras. AR Nomos, c. 344-334 BC.AR. 7.69 g. 22.00 mm.
Obv. Hippacontist wearing crested helmet galloping right about to hurl a short javelin, which he holds in right hand; behind, Nike flying right crowning him; behind, ΦΙ / Π|-Μ.
Rev. Phalanthos astride dolphin left, holding one handled vase; the left hand resting on dolphin back; to right, ΤΑΡΑΣ.
HN Italy 894 and 895; Vlasto 536 (for Obv.) and 537 (for Rev.); Fischer Bossert 795 (V311-R616).
Attracvtive specimen, lightly toned with underlying luster. About EF.
Exteremely rare: Vlasto cites example 537 (which obverse for this author is from the same die of 536, with added star and a large flaw on horse's tail) as unique.LeoApr 30, 2022

CALABRIA, Taras. c. Time of Kleonymos. Circa 302 BC. AV Tetrobol-Third Stater.AV. 2.84 g. 12.00 mm.
Obv. Head of Athena right, wearing crested Corinthian helmet decorated with a coiled serpent.
Rev. Naked Taras driving biga right, holding trident in left hand, reins in right; above, star; below, dolphin downwards.
HN Italy 956; Vlasto 20 ; SNG ANS -; SNG Cop. 838 var. (no dolphin).
Very rare issue. VF/Good VF.
Ex Vinchon, November 1994, lot 8 (Coll. James et Sneja Velkov).

Struck c. 303-302 BC, when Tarentine invited Kleonymos, as son of Kleomenes II, to defend them against the Lucanians. The Spartan raised such a large mercenary army (it is said to have been made up of about 5,000 warriors) that the Italic enemy immediately asked for a peace terms.LeoApr 30, 2022

CALABRIA, Taras. AR Nomos, c. 344-334 BC. AR. 7.69 g. 22.00 mm.
Obv. Hippacontist wearing crested helmet galloping right about to hurl a short javelin, which he holds in right hand; behind, Nike flying right crowning him; behind, ΦΙ / Π|-Μ.
Rev. Phalanthos astride dolphin left, holding one handled vase; the left hand resting on dolphin back; to right, ΤΑΡΑΣ.
HN Italy 894 and 895; Vlasto 536 (for Obv.) and 537 (for Rev.); Fischer Bossert 795 (V311-R616).
Attracvtive specimen, lightly toned with underlying luster. About EF.
Exteremely rare: Vlasto cites example 537 (which obverse for this author is from the same die of 536, with added star and a large flaw on horse's tail) as unique.LeoApr 30, 2022

CALABRIA, Taras. c. 240-228 BC. AR NomosAR. 6.60 g. 20.00 mm.
Philokles magistrate.
Obv. Nude youth, crowning horse, on horse walking right; monogram to left and right; below, ΦIΛO/KΛHΣ in two lines above dolphin right.
Rev. Phalanthos, holding rhyton and trident, on dolphin left; two amphoras to right, TA-PAΣ below.
HN Italy 1057; Vlasto 950.
Sound metal. Lustrous and lightly toned. Minor traces of oxidation on reverse. About EF.LeoApr 30, 2022

CALABRIA, Taras. c. 240-228 BC. AR NomosAR. 6.04 g. 23.00 mm.
Reduced standard. Aristippos, magistrate.
Obv. Nude rider holding filleted palm on horseback right; AP monogram to left; below, traces of APICTIΠΠOC.
Rev. Phalantos holding kantharos on dolphin left; to right, MY or ΣY monogram; below, TA-PAC. HN Italy 1056; Vlasto 947/8; SNG ANS 1253.
Attractive example with enchanting iridescent tone.
Slightly ragged flan. About EF/EF.LeoApr 30, 2022

CALABRIA, Taras. c. 240-228 BC. AR NomosAR. 6.52 g. 21.50 mm.
Olympis magistrate.
Obv. Nude warrior, brandishing javelin, on horse galloping right; wreath to left, [OΛ]YMΠIΣ below.
Rev. Phalanthos, nude, holding kantharos and trident, riding dolphin left; tripod to right; T-APAΣ below.
HN Italy 1055; Vlasto -; cf. 942-3 (Taras holding cornucopiae).
RR. Extremely rare variety, very seldom offered. Choice specimen, darkly toned. About EF.LeoApr 30, 2022

CALABRIA, Taras. c. 325-280 BC. AR 3/4 ObolAR. 0.36 g. 9.00 mm.
Obv. Head of horse left.
Rev. Head of horse left.
HN Italy 981; SNG Cop. 1063.
Nicely toned with golden hues. About EF.LeoApr 30, 2022

CALABRIA, Taras. c. 450-380 BC. AR HemiobolAR. 0.26 g. 8.50 mm.
Obv. One-handled skyphos.
Rev. Π within wreath.
HN Italy 866-67 ; Vlasto 1753.
R. Lightly toned. VF.LeoApr 30, 2022

GREEK, ITALY, CALABRIA, Taras. Circa 340-335 BC. AR Nomos20mm, 7.90 g, 1h
Youth, nude, riding horse stepping left, his right hand placed on his steed’s head, and holding rein in his left; in background, another horse steps left; above, Nike flying left, crowning the youth; K-A-Λ in fields.
Phalanthos, nude, holding kantharos in extended right hand and supporting himself with his left, riding dolphin left over waves below; TAPAΣ to right. Cf.
Fischer-Bossert Group 52, 709 (for similar type); otherwise, unpublished.
Iridescent tone, minor metal flaws, slight die shift on reverse. Near EF. Extremely rare, unpublished issue.

From the Pythagoras Collection.

Although this issue is unpublished, the types are identical to that of Fischer-Bossert 709, in his Group 52. The signature of the magistrate ˚Å¬ is present as of Group 56, but there is a letter ˚ on the Group 52 reverses that may indicate the same person. As such, it is nearly certain that this issue should be placed relative to these issues in Fischer-Bossert.LeoJan 12, 2022

GREEK, ITALY, CALABRIA, Taras. Circa 430-425 BC. AR Nomos23.5mm, 7.75 g, 4h
Taras as Oikistes, his torso bare, wearing himation from his waist, seated left on stool, holding kantharos in extended right hand and cradling scepter in left arm; altar to left.
Phalanthos, nude, extending left hand and supporting himself with his right, riding dolphin right; scallop shell below, TAPAN-TI-NΩN around.
Fischer-Bossert Group 17, 245 (V117/R184); Vlasto, Taras, Type 33, n = Ward 23 (same dies); Vlasto 212 (same dies); HN Italy 844; SNG Ashmoleon 227–8; BMC 85-6; de Luynes 281-2; McClean 556 (all from the same dies).
Old collection tone, light porosity at periphery, some old scratches under tone. VF.

From the Pythagoras Collection.1 commentsLeoJan 12, 2022

CALABRIA, Taras. Circa 340-335 BC. AR Nomos20mm, 7.90 g, 1h
Youth, nude, riding horse stepping left, his right hand placed on his steed’s head, and holding rein in his left; in background, another horse steps left; above, Nike flying left, crowning the youth; K-A-Λ in fields.
Phalanthos, nude, holding kantharos in extended right hand and supporting himself with his left, riding dolphin left over waves below; TAPAΣ to right. Cf.
Fischer-Bossert Group 52, 709 (for similar type); otherwise, unpublished.
Iridescent tone, minor metal flaws, slight die shift on reverse. Near EF. Extremely rare, unpublished issue.

From the Pythagoras Collection.

Although this issue is unpublished, the types are identical to that of Fischer-Bossert 709, in his Group 52. The signature of the magistrate ˚Å¬ is present as of Group 56, but there is a letter ˚ on the Group 52 reverses that may indicate the same person. As such, it is nearly certain that this issue should be placed relative to these issues in Fischer-Bossert.1 commentsLeoJan 11, 2022

CALABRIA, Taras. Circa 430-425 BC. AR Nomos23.5mm, 7.75 g, 4h
Taras as Oikistes, his torso bare, wearing himation from his waist, seated left on stool, holding kantharos in extended right hand and cradling scepter in left arm; altar to left.
Phalanthos, nude, extending left hand and supporting himself with his right, riding dolphin right; scallop shell below, TAPAN-TI-NΩN around.
Fischer-Bossert Group 17, 245 (V117/R184); Vlasto, Taras, Type 33, n = Ward 23 (same dies); Vlasto 212 (same dies); HN Italy 844; SNG Ashmoleon 227–8; BMC 85-6; de Luynes 281-2; McClean 556 (all from the same dies).
Old collection tone, light porosity at periphery, some old scratches under tone. VF.

From the Pythagoras Collection.LeoJan 11, 2022

CALABRIA, Taras. Circa 320-280 BC. AR DiobolHN Italy 1381; SNG ANS 70; SNG Cop. 1130.
AR. 0.87 g. 11.00 mm.
R. Rare. Choice, brilliant and prettily toned, with blue hints. About EF.1 commentsLeoJan 08, 2022

CALABRIA, Taras. Circa 280-272 BC. AR DiobolAR. 98.00 g. 12.50 mm.
HN Italy 1358; HGC 1 982. RR. About VF.LeoJan 08, 2022

CALABRIA, Taras. Circa 280-272 BC. AR DiobolAR. 1.12 g. 12.00 mm.
R. Rare. From masterly engraved and detailed reverse die, brilliant and nicely toned. Good VF.
HN Italy 1061; Vlasto -. LeoJan 08, 2022

CALABRIA, Taras. Circa 325-280 BC. AR DiobolAR. 1.00 g. 12.00 mm.
Scarce. From masterly engraved dies, sharply struck on irregularly hexagonal flan. Uncleaned dark deposits on reverse, otherwise. about EF.
HN Italy 976; Vlasto 1327.LeoJan 08, 2022

CALABRIA, Taras. Circa 302-280 BC. AR NomosAR. 7.82 g. 21.00 mm.
RR. Very rare. Lovely iridescent old cabinet tone. Green spot on obverse and reverse slightly off centre. Good VF/About EF. At the time of Vlasto only one example was known.
HN Italy 971 (misread AΛEΞAN); Cf. Vlasto 697 (″probably unique″) (same); SNG ANS -; BMC -; SNG BN - ; Fischer-Bossert - ; SNG.München - ; McClean -.LeoJan 08, 2022

CALABRIA, Taras. Circa 340-335 BC. AR NomosAR. 7.30 g. 22.00 mm.
Broad flan, nice deep grey cabinet tone, with iridescent hues. VF/Good VF.
HN Italy 877; Vlasto 444.LeoJan 08, 2022

CALABRIA, Northern Apulia, Teate. AE Quincunx, 225-200 BCHN Italy 702a. AE.
18.05 g. 27.00 mm.
A choice example, of fine style. Green brown patina. Good VF/VF.LeoJan 08, 2022

CALABRIA, Northern Apulia, Arpi. AR Triobol, c. 215-212 BCHN Italy 646; SNG Cop. 601.
AR. 1.31 g. 16.00 mm.
Toned, with yellow hues. Good VF.LeoJan 08, 2022

CALABRIA, Northern Apulia, Arpi. AR Diobol, c. 325-275 BCHN Italy 634; SNG ANS -; SNG Cop.
0.91 g. 13.00 mm.
RR. Very rare. Lightly toned. VF/About VF.LeoJan 08, 2022

CALABRIA, Taras. Circa 240-228 BC. AR Nomos6.42g, 21mm, 5h.
Olympis, magistrate. Reduced standard. Warrior on horseback to right, brandishing spear in right hand and holding reins with left; wreath behind, OΛYMΠIΣ below。
Taras astride dolphin to left, holding kantharos and cornucopiae; tripod to right, TAPAΣ below.
Vlasto 942; SNG ANS 1249; SNG Copenhagen 942; HN Italy 1055.LeoDec 28, 2021

CALABRIA, Taras. Circa 272-240 BC. AR drachm3.08 gm; 15 mm.
Head of Athena right, wearing helmet decorated with Scylla.
I-HRAKLHTOS Owl with closed wings standing right on olive branch from which springs a rose.
Vlasto 1089; SNG ANS 1321; De Luynes 432; Historia Numorum 1050.
Well struck on a nice broad flan. Choice EF.LeoDec 15, 2021

CALABRIA, Taras. Circa 280-272 BC. AR Nomos20mm, 6.11g, 7h.
Time of Pyrrhos of Epiros.
Warrior on horseback r., holding shield and spears, preparing to cast spear downward; EΥ behind, ΣΩΣΤΡΑΤΟΣ below.
Phalanthos on dolphin l., holding Nike and cornucopia; thunderbolt behind, ΠΟΛΥ before.
Vlasto 713-9; HNItaly 1001. Porous, VFLeoDec 11, 2021

CALABRIA, Taras. Circa 340-335 BC. AR Nomos20mm, 6.63 gm, 3h.
Ar-, magistrate. Single Dioscurus, chlamys flying behind, on horseback walking right, crowning horse with wreath in right hand, reins in left, horse raising right foreleg; AP monogram in left field.
ΤΑ-ΡΑΣ, Taras astride dolphin left, shield decorated with hippocamp and two spears in left hand, Nike in right facing Taras and crowns him with a laurel crown; waves beneath.
Vlasto 782.LeoDec 08, 2021

CALABRIA, Taras. Circa 490-480 BC. AR Nomos20mm, 7.91 g, 10h
Taras, nude, riding dolphin right, holding cuttlefish, left hand extended.
Hippocamp right; cockle shell below.
Fischer-Bossert Group 3, 56m (V24/R44 – this coin); Vlasto 117 (same dies); HN Italy 827.
Toned, light scratches. VF.LeoDec 07, 2021

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