ITALY. Calabria. Tarentum. AR Didrachm (Nomos) (6.39 gms), ca. 272-240 B.C. NGC EF, Strike: 3/5 Surface: 3/5. Flan Flaw, Edge Marks.
HGC-1, 893; HN Italy-1039. Reduced standard. Obverse: Helmeted warrior, holding lance and shield, on horse prancing right; ΘI to left; Reverse: Phalanthos, nude but for drapery over his shoulders, holding trident, riding dolphin left, being crowned by Nike; rudder below. A well-struck Didrachm with brilliant luster in the fields.
From the Mark and Lottie Salton Collection.
Estimate: $300 - $400