ITALY. Calabria. Tarentum. AR Didrachm (Nomos) (6.28 gms), ca. 272-240 B.C. NGC Ch EF, Strike: 5/5 Surface: 4/5.Vlasto-836-41; HN Italy-1025. Obverse: Nude youth on horse left, crowning horse with wreath; ΣY to right, ΛYKI/NOΣ; below; Reverse: Phalanthos, preparing to throw trident, riding dolphin left; to right, owl standing left, head facing. Pleasantly toned and fairly well centered, this ever-popular type offers great eye appeal.
