Calabria, Tarentum AR Nomos. Circa 281-272 BC. Lykon, Si- and Gy-, magistrates. Nude, helmeted warrior on horseback to right, holding shield and spears, preparing to cast spear downward; Nike before, flying to left to crown horse, ΣΙ to left, ΛΥΚΩΝ below / Taras astride dolphin to left, holding kantharos and trident; ΓΥ to right, TAPAΣ below. Vlasto 727-9; HN Italy 1004. 6.46g, 22mm, 12h.
About Extremely Fine; dark cabinet tone.
Ex N. R. S. Collection, Roma Numismatics Ltd, E-Sale 2, 2 November 2013, lot 13.