ITALY. Calabria. Tarentum. AR Didrachm (Nomos) (6.15 gms), ca. 272-240 B.C. NGC AU, Strike: 4/5 Surface: 2/5. Scratches, Edge Filing. 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. The popular "boy and rider" type, this example features a solid strike and some darker toning.
