ITALY. Calabria. Tarentum. AR Didrachm (Nomos) (6.54 gms), ca. 280-272 B.C. NGC Ch EF, Strike: 4/5 Surface: 4/5. HGC-1, 883; Vlasto-720-2; HN Italy-1002. Obverse: Warrior, preparing to cast spear and holding two others, on horse rearing right; EY to left, ΦINTYΛ[OΣ] below; Reverse: Phalanthos, holding crowning Nike and trident, riding dolphin left; ΠOΛY to left; below, prow left. Nicely struck on the reverse, though a bit weaker on the obverse, this example has charm originating from a lustrous shimmer and light magenta tone. From the Mark and Lottie Salton Collection.
