Calabria, Tarentum, Silver Nomos (7.85 g) ca. 281-270 BC. Helmeted soldier on horseback riding left, holding round shield in left hand, Nike stands before him, holding the reins and restraining the horse. Reverse: Divine hero Phalanthus (Taras) of Sparta astride a dolphin left, bearing round shield inscribed with [E] in left hand, waves below, IOP in left field, Taras to left. Vlasto 679-682; HN Italy-963; SNG Lockett 200; SNG ANS-1056-8; SNG France-1874-6). Old cabinet tone. Very Fine. Estimated Value $600 - UP