Watch List notes:

Calabria, Tarentum. AR Nomos; Calabria, Tarentum; c. 425-415 BC, Nomos, 8.21g. Fischer-Bossert-271 (V125/R204), Vlasto-238 (same dies). Obv: Taras, nude, extending r. hand and holding shield in l., riding dolphin l.; traces of scallop shell below. Rx: Taras, as Oikistes, his torso bare, wearing himation from his waist, seated l. on stool, holding scepter in extended r. hand and supporting himself with his l. Very rare; only one example on Coin Archives. Purchased from Münzen und Medaillen AG, Basel.Unevenly struck as usual for issue. Some iridescent toning. EF