Italy, Calabria, Taras (Tarentum), (281-272 B.C.), silver nomos, (6.49 g), obv. helmeted warrior on horse left, holding shield ornamented with eight-rayed star and two spears behind him, APOLLW below horse, IW behind, rev. Taras astride a dolphin to left, holding distaff and grape bunch, ANQ behind, TAPAS below, (cf.S.375, Vl.792). Attractively toned, well centred, nearly very fine and a scarce type.
Ex Dr V.J.A.Flynn Collection and previously I.S.Wright.
($180-200)