Calabria, Taras. Silver Nomos (7.12 g), ca. 344-340 BC. Helmeted warrior standing facing, head right, holding spear and shield, behind horse standing right; before horse's forelegs, |-. Reverse: TAPAΣ, Phalanthos riding dolphin left, holding trident and shield; below, A above waves. Fischer-Bossert group 48, 680 (V259/R527); Vlasto 518 (same obv. die); SNG ANS 964 (same dies); SNG Ashmolean 277 (same dies);; Dewing 154 (same dies); HN Italy 889. Lightly toned and fine artistic style. Nearly Extremely Fine. Estimate Value $600 - 700
The Hanbery Collection; Purchased privately from F. Kovacs in 1990.