Calabria, Tarentum AR Nomos. Circa 281-272 BC. Eu-, Sostratos, and Poly-, magistrates. Nude, helmeted warrior on horseback right, preparing to cast spear downward with right hand, holding shield and two spears in left hand; EΥ behind, ΣΩΣΤΡ-AΤΟΣ below / Taras astride dolphin to left, holding Nike and cornucopiae; thunderbolt behind, ΠΟΛΥ before, TAPAΣ below. Vlasto 713; HN Italy 1001. 6.50g, 22mm, 6h.
Very Fine.
From a private German collection; outside of Italy prior to December 1992.