Freeman & Sear - Gemini I, Session 1

Lot: 11

CALABRIA: Tarentum. Ca. 355-340 BC. AR nomos (7.83 gm).

CALABRIA. Tarentum. Ca. 355-340 BC. Silver nomos (7.83 
gm). Helmeted, nude warrior on horse galloping left, 
holding round shield on left arm, reins in right hand, D 
under horse's belly / TARAS, nude Taras astride dolphin 
left, holding cantharus in extended right hand, E under 
dolphin; below, smaller dolphin leaping left into line 
of waves. Fischer-Bossert 649 (V251/R501). Attractively 
toned. Extremely fine 


Estimated Value: $ 1,200 ...Sold for $1,000 USD [ approx 760 EUR, 530 GBP ] plus 15% buyers fee. 

Gemini I Auction Closed Jan 11-12, 2005. 

Re-used by permission of Freeman & Sear (www.freemanandsear.com) 
                      and Harlan J Berk (www.harlanjberk.com).