Calabria, Tarentum AR Nomos. Circa 290-281 BC. Warrior on horseback right, preparing to cast spear downward with right hand, holding shield and two spears in left hand; monogram to left, ΦI below / Taras astride dolphin left over waves, holding distaff; [eagle to left], TAPAΣ to right, ΦI below. Fischer-Bossert Group 78b, 1076 (V405/R830); Vlasto –; HN Italy 933; SNG ANS 979 (same dies). 7.38g, 20mm, 2h.
Very Fine; cabinet tone. Rare.
Ex Roma Numismatics Ltd., E-Sale 41, 2 December 2017, lot 48.