ITALY. Calabria. Tarentum. AR Nomos, ca. 272-240 B.C. ICG VF 35.Vlasto-855-6; HN Italy-1029. Obverse: Youth riding horse right, holding reins and crowning horse; Reverse: Phalanthos riding on dolphin left, holding trident and cornucopia; bee to right. Struck on somewhat of a compact flan, this lightly toned piece features some roughness to the surfaces, but still presents a good strike.
