CALABRIA, Tarentum. Circa 280-272 BC. AR Nomos (21mm, 6.56 g, 6h). Reduced standard. Warrior, holding shield and two spears, preparing to cast a third, on horseback right; ΣI to left; to right, Nike flying left, crowning warrior; ΛYKΩN below / Phalanthos, holding kantharos and trident, riding dolphin left; Y(retrograde Γ) to right. Vlasto 727–9; HN Italy 1007. Beautiful old collection tone. In NGC encapsulation 4278638-002, graded AU, Strike: 5/5, Surface: 4/5, Fine Style, lt. scratches.
From the Mercury Group Collection. Ex Goldberg 14 (2 June 2002), lot 4275.