Lot no. 12
ANCIENT GREECE - GREEK
Calabria, Taranto. Didrachme ND (480-470 BC), Taranto.
Av. TAPAΣ (from top to bottom). Taras riding a dolphin right, a scallop below.
Rv. Wheel with four spokes.
Vlasto 75 - Fischer-Bossert 4, 75 - SNG Lloyd 109 ; Silver - 8,07 g - 18 mm - 12 h
From the Ars Classica XIII sale, Geneva, 27-29 June 1928, No. 34 (collections of Allatini, Spencer Churchill, Bloch, Veith and various amateurs).
NGC VF 4/5 5/5 (8558295-003).
The strike is slightly off-centre on the right-hand side but perfect on the reverse. Regular wear with a dark grey patina. VERY GOOD.
* Following Council Directive (EU) 2022/542 of April 5, 2022, implemented in national law from 01/01/2025, buyers from within the EU have to pay 5.5% VAT on the hammer price of this lot.
* Following Council Directive (EU) 2022/542 of April 5, 2022, implemented in national law from 01/01/2025, buyers from within the EU have to pay 5.5% VAT on the hammer price of this lot.
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