ITALY. Calabria. Tarentum. AR Didrachm (Nomos) (6.52 gms), ca. 280-272 B.C. NGC EF, Strike: 4/5 Surface: 4/5.
HGC-1, 884; Vlasto-739-42; HN Italy-1006. Obverse: Nude youth riding horse right, holding reins and crowning horse; ZΩ to left, NEY/MH in two lines below; Reverse: Phalanthos, holding helmet, riding dolphin left; star to left and right; ΠΟΛΥ above to right. Struck on a broad flan, this example has a nice light color to it, with orange highlights interspersed throughout. Decently struck, and nicely centered, this piece is very attractive.
From the Mark and Lottie Salton Collection.
Estimate: $400 - $600