CALABRIA. Tarentum. Punic occupation, circa 212-209 BC. Half Shekel (Silver, 20 mm, 3.38 g, 12 h), Sokannas, magistrate. ΣΩKANNAΣ Warrior on horseback to right, holding filleted palm frond in his right hand and reins in his left. Rev. TAPAΣ Youthful oikist, nude, riding 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. SNG ANS 1272. Vlasto 985. Flan crack and areas of weakness, otherwise, extremely fine.

From a Swiss collection, formed before 2005.