Calabria, Tarentum AR Nomos. Circa 281-272 BC. Gy-, 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; ΓΥ behind, ΣΩΣΤΡAΤΟΣ below / Taras astride dolphin left, holding Nike and cornucopiae; thunderbolt behind, ΠΟΛΥ before, TAPAΣ below. Vlasto 716; HN Italy 1001; SNG ANS 1037. 6.56g, 21mm, 9h.
Near Extremely Fine, old cabinet tone.
From the estate of a Genevois collector, via Chaponnière & Firmenich SA.