CALABRIA. Tarentum. Punic occupation, circa 212-209 BC. Half Shekel (Silver, 19.74 mm, 3.95 g). Struck under the magistrate Sokannas. Warrior on horseback to right, holding filleted palm branch in his right hand and reins in his left; below, between horse’s paws, ΣΩKAN NAΣ. Rev. TAPAΣ Taras on dolphin to left, holding kantharos in his right hand and trident in his left; to right, eagle with spread wings standing left. HN Italy 1082. Vlasto 984-6. SNG Cop. 951. SNG ANS 1271-4. HGC 1, 934. Lightly toned. Extremely Fine.