Tarentum AR Nomos, c. 302-290 BC
Calabria, Tarentum. AR Nomos (20-22 mm, 7.69 g), c. 302-290 BC. Dai- and Phi-, magistrates.
Obv. Nude warrior, wearing helmet, on horseback right, shield on left arm, holding two spears in left hand, and thrusting spear downward in right hand; ΔAI below.
Rev. TAPAΣ, Phalanthos riding dolphin left, holding shield decorated with hippocamp on left arm and trident over shoulder in right hand; ΦI to right, murex shell below.
Fischer-Bossert group 77, 1035 (V394/R799); Vlasto 594; HN Italy 935; SNG ANS 990.
Nicely toned and good very fine.