Calabria, Tarentum AR Nomos. Circa 240-228 BC. Philokles, magistrate. Reduced standard. Nude youth on horseback to right, crowning horse with wreath; monograms to left and [right], ΦΙΛΟΚΛΗΣ in two lines over dolphin to right below / Taras astride dolphin to left, holding horse rhyton and trident; two amphoroi (or loutrophoroi?) in right field, TAPAΣ below. Vlasto 950; HN Italy 1057; SNG ANS 1254; HGC 1, 903. 6.36g, 19mm, 6h.

Good Extremely Fine; struck on a tight flan of lustrous metal displaying a pleasant cabinet tone.

Acquired from Dr. Busso Peus Nachfolger;
Ex Ron Cathey Collection, privately purchased from Harlan J. Berk, Ltd. (dealer's ticket included).