ITALY. Calabria. Tarentum. AR Didrachm (Nomos) (6.49 gms), ca. 280-272 B.C. NGC Ch VF, Strike: 4/5 Surface: 4/5. Flan Flaw.

HGC-1, 888; Vlasto-803-7; HN Italy-1014. Obverse: Nude youth, crowning himself and holding reins, riding horse right; IΩ to left, IAΛO and Ionic capital below; Reverse: Phalanthos, holding aphlaston and distaff, riding dolphin left; ANΘ to right. Despite a noted flan flaw, this attractive specimen has very appealing hues of rainbow toning and retains a charm due to the even pattern of subtle wear. Nicely centered and struck.

From the Mark and Lottie Salton Collection.