Calabria. Tarentum, Punic occupation. Circa 212-209 BC. Half Shekel (Silver, 19.07 mm, 3.71 g), Sokannas magistrate. ΣΩΚΑΝ ΝΑΣ Armored warrior on horseback walking right, holding palm branch in right hand. Rev. TAPAΣ below. Taras nude riding dolphin to left, holding kantharos in the right extended hand and long transversal trident with the left hand; to right, eagle standing left, wings spread. Vlasto 984-6. SNG ANS 1271-4. HN Italy 1082. HGC 1, 934. Deeply toned. Well centered specimen. Nearly Extremely Fine.