Calabria, Tarentum AR Nomos. Circa 302-280 BC. Philokles, Si- and Ly-, magistrates. Nude youth on horseback to left, holding shield and rein; [ΣI] behind, [ΦIΛOKΛHΣ] below / Taras astride dolphin to left, holding wreath in outstretched right hand; [ΤAPAΣ] downwards behind, ΛY below. Vlasto 688; HN Italy 965; SNG ANS 1063; HGC 1, 815. 7.75g, 22mm, 4h.
Good Very Fine; wonderful iridescent tone.
From a private European collection.