Calabria, Tarentum AR Nomos. Circa 281-272 BC. Arethon, Sa- and Cas-, magistrates. Nude youth on horseback to right, crowning horse; ΣΑ in upper left field, ΑΡΕ-ΘΩΝ in two lines below horse / Taras astride dolphin to left, holding tripod in outstretched right hand; ΤAPAΣ downwards behind, CAΣ below. Vlasto 666-7; SNG ANS 1046-50; HN Italy 957. 7.79g, 22mm, 10h.
Good Very Fine; cleaning marks, attractive old cabinet tone.
From a private European collection.