Calabria, Tarentum AR Nomos. Arethon, Sa-, and Cas-, magistrates. Circa 281-272 BC. Nude youth on horseback to right, crowning horse; ΣΑ in upper left field, ΑΡΕ-ΘΟΝ in two lines below horse / Taras astride dolphin to left, holding tripod in outstretched right hand; ΤAPAΣ downwards behind, CAΣ below. Vlasto 666-7; SNG ANS 1046-50; HN Italy 957. 7.85g, 21mm, 12h.
Extremely Fine; beautiful old cabinet tone with attractive iridescence around the devices.
Ex European collection, privately purchased in 1980.