Experts in Coins & Medals

CALABRIA. Tarentum. Circa 344-340 BC. Nomos or Didrachm (Silver, 21 mm, 7.57 g, 12 h). Warrior, nude except for helmet, riding on galloping horse to right, holding spear and shield; below, T monogram. Rev. ΤΑΡΑΣ Phalanthos, nude, riding dolphin to left and holding out jug in right hand; below, Π above waves. Fischer-Bossert Group 48, 675f (V258/R524, this coin). HN III 890. Vlasto 448. SNG ANS 937 (same dies). Attractive old collection toning. Minor marks and edge split, otherwise, good very fine.

Cnaeus Pompeius Magnus (Pompey the Great), summer 46 - spring 45 BC. Denarius (Silver, 20 mm, 3.15 g, 6 h), Cordoba, struck under M. Poblicius, legatus pro praetore. M POBLICI LEG PRO PR Helmeted head of Roma to right. Rev. [CN•MAGNVS•IMP] Hispania standing to right, with shield slung over back, holding two spears in her left hand, presenting a palm brnach with her right to Pompey in military dress standing to left on prow of galley. Crawford 469/1a. CRI 48. Poblicia 10 and Pompeia 9. Sydenham 1035. Toned. Rough surfaces; some delamination, otherwise, nearly very fine.