ITALY. Calabria. Tarentum. AR Didrachm (Nomos) (6.27 gms), ca. 280-272 B.C. NGC Ch EF, Strike: 5/5 Surface: 3/5. Edge Cuts.

HGC-1, 887; Vlasto-792-6; HN Italy-1013. Obverse: Warrior, holding shield and two spears, on horse rearing left; ZΩ to right, [AΠO]ΛΛΩ below; Reverse: Phalanthos, holding grape bunch and distaff, riding dolphin left; ANΘ to right. A pleasing example of the type, this coin is strongly struck and well centered. Some light edge cuts are noted, but not at all distracting.

From the Mark and Lottie Salton Collection.