Calabria, Tarentum AR Nomos. Circa 281-270 BC. Eu-, magistrate. Nude warrior, holding reins and shield, preparing to dismount from horseback to left; [Y]Ǝ behind / Taras astride dolphin to right, holding trident over shoulder and preparing to strike with spear; TAPAΣ above, [hippocamp below to right]. Vlasto 698 (same dies); cf. HN Italy 968. 6.69g, 22mm, 6h.
Good Very Fine, defaced in antiquity (plume of helmet on obv. and hippocamp on rev. obliterated), old cabinet tone. Very Rare, only two other examples on CoinArchives.
From the estate of a Genevois collector, via Chaponnière & Firmenich SA.