ITALY. Calabria. Tarentum. AR Nomos (6.49 gms), ca. 272-240 B.C. NGC EF, Strike: 4/5 Surface: 4/5. Vlasto-836-41; HN Italy-1025. Obverse: Nude youth on horse left, crowning horse with wreath; magistrates names to upper right and below; Reverse: Phalanthos, preparing to throw trident, riding dolphin left; to right, owl standing left, head facing. Lightly toned and still fairly brilliant. A pleasing representation from this ever popular series.
