Calabria, Tarentum
Nomos circa 450-440, AR 7.85 g. TAPAΣ retrograde Dolphin rider r., both arms outstretched; below, shell. Rev. TAPAΣ retrograde Oecist seated l., holding distaff and sceptre. Vlasto 180 (these dies). Jameson 96. Fischer-Bossert 157c (this coin). Gillet 58 (this coin). Historia Numorum Italy 844. Very rare and in exceptional condition for the issue. Of superb style and with a wonderful old cabinet tone. Obverse slightly off-centre, otherwise about extremely fine / extremely fine Ex NAC sale 4, 1991, 6. From the Charles Gillet collection.