Calabria, Tarentum AR Nomos. Circa 272-240 BC. Nude warrior on horseback to left, wearing helmet, shield on left arm; EY to left, API-ΣTΩN below / Taras astride dolphin to left, small hippocamp left on extended right arm, cradling trident in left arm; ZΩΠ behind, TAPAΣ below. Vlasto 927-933; HN Italy 1044; SNG ANS 1238; Dewing 310. 6.50g, 20mm, 7h.
Near Extremely Fine; attractive cabinet tone.
Acquired from H. D. Rauch, Vienna.