Calabria, Tarentum; c. 490-480 BC, Nomos, 8.18g. Fischer-Bossert-52a (this coin), HN Italy-827, Vlasto-123 (this coin). Obv: TAPAΣ Hippocamp to right; below, scallop; border of rays. Rx: TAPAΣ Phalanthos, nude, riding dolphin to right, his left arm outstretched with the palm of his hand upwards, and holding an octopus in his right; cable border. Ex Bank Leu 36, 7 May 1985, lot 16 and from the M.P. Vlasto collection.Extremely nice, well struck early issue. Very well centered which is somewhat unusual VF