ITALY. Calabria. Tarentum. AR Nomos (6.69 gms), ca. 272-240 B.C. NGC Ch VF, Strike: 4/5 Surface: 4/5. Overstruck. Vlasto-877-81; HN Italy-1033. Obverse: Warrior, holding shield and two spears, preparing to cast a third, on horse rearing right; ΔI to left, API ΣTO/KΛHΣ in two lines below; Reverse: Phalanthos, holding kantharos and trident, on dolphin left; to right, head of nymph left. A pleasingly toned example with some charming, underlying brilliance.
