ITALY. Calabria. Tarentum. AR Didrachm (Nomos) (6.48 gms), ca. 280-272 B.C. NGC AU, Strike: 4/5 Surface: 4/5. Flan Flaw. HGC-1, 883; Vlasto-727-9; HN Italy-1004. Obverse: Warrior, preparing to cast spear and holding two others, on horse rearing right; ΣI to left; to right, crowning Nike flying left; ΛΥΚΩ[Ν below]; Reverse: Phalanthos, holding kantharos and trident, riding dolphin left; ΓY (retrograde) to right. This piece glitters with luster and is a well preserved example of a boldly struck and centered representative. From the Mark and Lottie Salton Collection.
