Auction Catalogue

19 March 2003

Starting at 10:00 AM

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Ancient, British and World Coins, Tokens, Tickets and Passes, Historical and Art Medals, Numismatic Books and Banknotes. Includes the Ellen Judson Collection of British Tokens (Part II)

Grand Connaught Rooms  61 - 65 Great Queen St  London  WC2B 5DA

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№ 12 x

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19 March 2003

Hammer Price:
£80

Italy, Italy, Calabria, Tarentum, Nomos, 281-272 BC, helmeted, nude warrior on horse prancing left, warrior holds two lances and a large round shield decorated with an eight-pointed star, rev. Taras astride dolphin to left, holding grape cluster in extended right hand, distaff in left, 6.48g/11h (Vlasto 789; SNG ANS 1133). Very fine (£90-120)