Calabria, Tarentum AR Nomos. Circa 240-228 BC. Kallikrates, magistrate. Reduced standard. Strategos, holding Nike who crowns him, in extended right hand, on horse rearing to right; monogram behind, KAΛΛI[KPA]TH[Σ] in two lines below / Taras astride dolphin to left, holding Nike who crowns him in his right hand, trident in left arm; ligate NE behind, TA[PAΣ] below. Vlasto 968-9; SNG ANS 1262; SNG Lloyd 230; SNG BnF 2059-60; Dewing 316; HN Italy 1059; HGC 1, 905. 6.59g, 20mm, 8h.
Mint State; attractive cabinet tone over lustrous metal.
Acquired from Leu Numismatik AG;
Ex European collection, formed before 2005.