Calabria, Tarentum AR Nomos. Circa 315-302 BC. Nude warrior, shield on left arm, holding two spears in left hand, preparing to cast a third held aloft in his right hand, on horse rearing right; ΣA below / Taras astride dolphin left, holding kantharos and cradling trident with left arm; Ω above right arm, Σ below; TAPAΣ to right; below, small dolphin left. Vlasto 614-620; HN Italy 937; SNG ANS 1000-4. 7.67g, 22mm, 3h.
Extremely Fine; some areas of delamination, beautiful light old cabinet tone with vivid golden highlights.
Ex Nomos AG, Auction 11, 9 October 2015, lot 12;
Ex R. Alexander Collection, The New York Sale V, 16 January 2003, lot 6.