ITALY. Calabria. Tarentum. AR Didrachm (Nomos) (6.39 gms), ca. 280-272 B.C. NGC VF, Strike: 5/5 Surface: 4/5.
HGC-1, 887; Vlasto-792-6; HN Italy-1013. Obverse: Warrior, holding shield and two spears, on horse rearing left; IΩ to right, AΠOΛΛΩ below; Reverse: Phalanthos, holding grape bunch and distaff, riding dolphin left; A[NΘ] to right. A nicely toned example with pleasing detail and highly original surfaces.
From the Mark and Lottie Salton Collection.
Estimate: $300 - $500