Calabria, Tarentum AR Nomos. Circa 272-240 BC. Nikar-, Philokrates, Apol-, magistrates. Nude youth on horseback to left, crowning horse that raises left foreleg; NIKAP monogram above, ΦIΛOKPA below / Taras astride dolphin to left, holding kantharos and trident, AΠOΛ to right, TAPAΣ below. Vlasto 831; HN Italy 997. 6.52g, 21mm, 3h.
Good Very Fine; attractively toned. Scarce.
From The Michael Higley Collection.