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. 6.44g, 22mm, 3h.
Near Extremely Fine; wonderful deep old collection tone.
From the inventory of a German dealer, acquired from H. Wickert Münzhandlung.