ITALY. Calabria. Tarentum. AR Didrachm (Nomos) (6.56 gms), ca. 280-272 B.C. NGC Ch VF, Strike: 5/5 Surface: 5/5.
HGC-1, 888; Vlasto-803-7; HN Italy-1014. Obverse: Nude youth, crowning himself and holding reins, riding horse right; IΩ to left, IAΛO and Ionic capital below; Reverse: Phalanthos, holding aphlaston and distaff, riding dolphin left; ANΘ to right. This circulated yet attractive example is struck well and has nice surfaces, as evidenced by the perfect NGC subgrades. Darkly toned with hues of rainbow iridescence that illuminate the devices.
From the Mark and Lottie Salton Collection.
Estimate: $500 - $750