Calabria, Tarentum AR Nomos. Circa 490-480 BC. Taras riding dolphin right, holding cuttlefish, left hand extended; TAPAΣ around / Hippocamp to right; scallop shell below; TARAΣ around. HN Italy 827; Vlasto 97-107. 7.99g, 19mm, 10h.
Very Fine. Rare early type.
Purchased from Chaponnière & Firmenich SA, Geneva.