Calabria, Tarentum AR Nomos. Circa 240-228 BC. Kallikrates, magistrate. Warrior, holding Nike, who crowns him, in extended right hand, on horse rearing right; crescent above monogram behind, KAΛΛIKPATHΣ in two lines below / Taras riding dolphin left, holding Nike, who crowns him, in extended right hand, cradling trident in left arm; ligate NE behind, TAPAΣ below. Vlasto 966; ANS 1261; SNG France 2060; HN Italy 1059. 6.43g, 21mm, 12h.
Good Extremely Fine; slightly worn obv. die, lustrous metal.
Acquired from Leu Numismatik AG;
Ex European collection, formed before 2005.