ITALY. Calabria. Tarentum. AR Didrachm (Nomos) (6.46 gms), ca. 272-240 B.C. NGC Ch VF, Strike: 4/5 Surface: 5/5.
HGC-1, 890; Vlasto-877-81; HN Italy-1033. Reduced standard. Obverse: Warrior, holding shield and two spears, preparing to cast a third, on horseback right; Reverse: Phalanthos, holding kantharos and trident, on dolphin left; to right, head of nymph left. A well-struck Didrachm with crisp details. With a touch of gray tone and an abundance of mint luster, this serves as an enticing example of the type.
Estimate: $200 - $400