ITALY. Calabria. Tarentum. AR Didrachm (Nomos) (6.52 gms), ca. 280-272 B.C. NGC Ch AU, Strike: 5/5 Surface: 4/5. HGC-1, 883; Vlasto-730-1; 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; ΛΥΚΩΝ below; Reverse: Phalanthos, holding kantharos and trident, riding dolphin left; ΓY to right. A very beautiful example, this piece is only slightly circulated on the highest elements of the design. Giving nice quality metal and having a light rainbow tone, this specimen has plenty of beauty remaining. From the Mark and Lottie Salton Collection.
