ITALY. Calabria. Tarentum. AR Didrachm (Nomos) (6.52 gms), ca. 280-272 B.C. VERY FINE.

ITALY. Calabria. Tarentum. AR Didrachm (Nomos) (6.52 gms), ca. 280-272 B.C. VERY FINE.

Vlasto-720-2; HN Italy-1002. Obverse: Warrior, wearing shield and two spears on his back, thrusting third spear, on horse rearing right; EY to left, ΦINTYΛOΣ below; Reverse: Phalanthos, holding crowning Nike and trident, riding dolphin left; ΠOΛY to left; below, prow left. Well centered on the obverse, with a good deal of relief, though the reverse is a bit more weakly struck.

Estimate: $150 - $300.