ITALY. Calabria. Tarentum. AR Didrachm (Nomos) (6.50 gms), ca. 280-272 B.C. NGC Ch AU, Strike: 4/5 Surface: 4/5. Flan Flaws.

HGC-1, 883; Vlasto-730-1; HN Italy-1004. Obverse: Warrior, preparing to cast spear and holding two others, on horse rearing right; ΣI to left; to right, crowning Nike flying left; ΛΥΚΩΝ below; Reverse: Phalanthos, holding kantharos and trident, riding dolphin left; ΓY to right. Very nicely struck and centered, this choice example is rich in detail and lustrous tone. A few flan flaws are present across the body of Phalanthos, but otherwise do not greatly interfere.

From the Mark and Lottie Salton Collection.