ITALY. Calabria. Tarentum. Time of Pyrrhos of Epeiros, ca. 276-272 B.C. AV 1/4 Stater (Triobol) (2.11 gms). NGC Ch VF, Strike: 4/5 Surface: 3/5. HGC-1, 740; HN Italy-986; Fischer-Bossert-G58j (V49/R58 - this coin); Vlasto-57 (same dies). Obverse: Laureate head of Apollo right; monogram to left; Reverse: Eagle, with wings spread, standing right on thunderbolt; to right, ΦΙ(?) above two stars above two amphorai; NIKAP in exergue. A <strong>VERY RARE</strong> type, this wonderful specimen features a charming strike, pleasing toning, and an incredibly alluring pedigree. A wonderful opportunity for the advanced collector of this series. From the Collection of a Gentleman.<p>Ex: J. Pierpont Morgan Collection (Stacks - 9/1983) Lot # 2 [JPM-9].<p>Ex: Nervegna Collection # 251.<p>Found in Brindisi.
