Calabria, Tarentum
Nomos circa 290-281, AR 7.72 g. Helmeted horseman galloping l., holding spears and shield decorated with dolphin; below, KAΛ and around, A – Z – Λ. Rev. ΤΑΡΑΣ Dolphin rider l., holding distaff; in l. field, COI and in r. field, trident pointing downwards. Vlasto 650 (these dies). SNG Sweden II, 157. Fischer-Bossert 1136b (this coin illustrated). Historia Numorum Italy 940. Rare. Of pleasant style and with a lovely iridescent tone, minor marks, otherwise about extremely fine Ex Vinchon sale 13th April 1985, 22.