ITALY. Calabria. Tarentum. AR Didrachm (Nomos) (7.91 gms), ca. 302-280 B.C. NGC VF, Strike: 4/5 Surface: 5/5. HGC-1, 813; Vlasto-666-7; HN Italy-957. Obverse: Nude youth riding horse right, holding reins and crowning horse; ΣA to left, APE/ΘΩN in two lines below; Reverse: Phalanthos, holding tripod, riding dolphin left; CAΣ below. Deeply toned and holding an attractive, original look, this example from the popular series is both well struck and centered on a very nice flan. A nice, even pattern of wear that does not efface too many details is present. From the Mark and Lottie Salton Collection.
