ITALY. Calabria. Tarentum. AR Didrachm (Nomos) (6.35 gms), ca. 272-240 B.C. NGC MS, Strike: 4/5 Surface: 4/5.
Vlasto-877-81; HN Italy-1033. Obverse: Warrior, holding shield and two spears, preparing to cast a third, on horse rearing right; ΔI to left, API ΣTO/KΛHΣ in two lines below; Reverse: Phalanthos, holding kantharos and trident, on dolphin left; to right, head of nymph left. A somewhat compact flan does not get in the way of this dazzlingly lustrous and boldly struck specimen, offering a well centered strike and blazing eye appeal.
Estimate: $800.00- $1200.00