Calabria, Tarentum AR Nomos. Circa 280-272 BC. Lykon, Si- and Py-, magistrates. Reduced standard. Nude, helmeted warrior on horseback to right, holding shield and spears, preparing to cast spear downward; Nike before, flying to left to crown warrior, ΣΙ to left, ΛΥΚΩΝ below / Taras astride dolphin to left, holding kantharos and trident; retrograde ΓΥ (retrograde) to right, TAPAΣ below. Vlasto 727-9; HN Italy 1004; HGC 1, 883. 6.56g, 22mm, 6h.
Extremely Fine; rich old cabinet tone.
Ex Ira & Larry Goldberg Coins & Collectibles, Auction 14, 2 June 2002, lot 4275: then sold "with old dealer's ticket (French), the back with somewhat later inked notation of $24".