CALABRIA, Tarentum. Circa 315-302 BC. AR Nomos (22mm, 7.92 g, 8h). Warrior, holding shield and two spears, preparing to cast a third, on horseback right; star on rump of horse; ΣA below / Phalanthos, holding kantharos and trident, riding dolphin left; K to left; below, dolphin left. Fischer-Bossert Group 72, 867 (V341/R673); Vlasto 605 (same obv. die); HN Italy 937. Old iridescent tone, underlying luster, light scratch in field on reverse. Choice EF. Struck from fresh dies. A true work of art.
Ex Classical Numismatic Group 42 (29 May 1997), lot 25.