Calabria, Tarentum AR Nomos. Circa 280-272 BC. Youth on horseback right, crowning himself; ΞΩ to left, ΞΑΛΟ and Ionic capital below / Taras on dolphin left, holding aphlaston and distaff; TAPAΣ below, ANΘ to right. HN Italy 1014; SNG ANS 1142; Vlasto 803. 6.51g, 21mm, 10h.
Extremely Fine. Old cabinet tone with attractive golden highlights.
From the Mark Christenson Collection;
Ex ACR 6, 10 December 2012, lot 43.