ITALY. Calabria. Tarentum. AR Didrachm (Nomos) (6.64 gms), ca. 280-272 B.C. NGC Ch AU, Strike: 4/5 Surface: 4/5.

HGC-1, 885; Vlasto-773-9; HN Italy-1011. Obverse: The Dioskouroi on horses rearing left; monogram above, [ΣΩΔAMOΣ below]; Reverse: Phalanthos, holding crowning Nike, two spears, and shield decorated with hippocamp, riding dolphin left; ΓY to left, waves below. This exceptional piece is well struck on a flan with nice quality surfaces. Having a light overall color that is home to deeper rainbow hues, this lightly circulated example is exceedingly attractive.

From the Mark and Lottie Salton Collection.