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, ΣΩ[ΣΤΡ-AΤΟΣ] below / Taras astride dolphin to left, holding Nike and cornucopiae; thunderbolt behind, ΠΟΛΥ before, TAPAΣ below. Vlasto 713; HN Italy 1001. 6.44g, 20mm, 6h.
Extremely Fine; attractive cabinet tone.
Ex Morton & Eden, Auction 100 (Important Greek and Roman Coins),2 May 2019, lot 202.