Calabria, Taras. Silver Nomos (6.19 g), ca. 280-272 BC. Zo…, Apollo. Warrior on horseback left, holding two spears and shield embossed with eight-pointed star; in right field and below horse, magistrates' names: IΩ, TI and AΠOΛΛΩ. Reverse: TAPA[Σ], Phalanthos riding dolphin left, holding grapes and distaff; in right field, magistrate's name: ANΘ. Vlasto 790-1; SNG ANS 1131-3; HN Italy 1013. Dark old cabinet toning. Choice Very Fine. Estimated Value $500 - 600
Ex Bunbury Coll. sold in 1896 by Sotheby in London (in the hand of Tom Cederlind).