Calabria, Tarentum AR Nomos. Circa 281-272 BC. Poly-, Phintylos, and Eu-, magistrates. Nude warrior on horseback right, preparing to cast spear downward with right hand, holding shield and two spears in left hand; EY above, ΦΙΝΤΥΛΟΣ below / Taras astride dolphin left, holding trident in left hand and extending right hand upon which Nike flies; ΠΟΛΥ in left field, ΤΑΡΑΣ downwards in right field, prow below. Vlasto 721; SNG ANS 1089; HN Italy 1002. 6.54g, 21mm, 6h.
Extremely Fine; beautiful cabinet tone with golden iridescence.
Acquired from Numismatica Ars Classica AG;
Ex European collection and privately purchased in 2012.