ITALY. Calabria. Tarentum. AR Didrachm (Nomos) (6.45 gms), ca. 280-272 B.C. CHOICE VERY FINE.

ITALY. Calabria. Tarentum. AR Didrachm (Nomos) (6.45 gms), ca. 280-272 B.C. CHOICE VERY FINE.

Vlasto-790-1; HN Italy-1013. Obverse: Warrior, holding shield decorated with stellate pattern and two spears, on horse prancing left; ZΩ to right; below, |-I above AΠOΛΛΩ; Reverse: Phalanthos, holding grapes and distaff, riding dolphin left; ANΘ to right. Very deeply toned, this example is presented on a broad flan, though some striking weakness is noted on the reverse.

Estimate: $150 - $300.