Calabria, Tarentum AR Nomos. Circa 302-280 BC. Si- and Deinokrates(?), magistrates. Nude rider on horseback to right, holding lance in right hand and shield with two javelins in left; ΣI to left, ΔEINOKPATHΣ(?) below / Taras, holding small dolphin, astride dolphin to left; TAPAΣ behind. Cf. Vlasto 692-3; cf. HN Italy 967; cf. SNG ANS 1066-8. 7.75g, 23mm, 6h.
Good Very Fine; cleaning marks, minor flan crack, beautiful old cabinet tone.
From a private European collection.