ITALY. Calabria. Tarentum. AR Didrachm (Nomos) (6.51 gms), ca. 280-272 B.C. NGC Ch VF, Strike: 5/5 Surface: 5/5. HGC-1, 887; Vlasto-789-802; HN Italy-1013. Obverse: Warrior, holding shield and two spears, on horse rearing left; ZΩ to right; below, I-I above AΠOΛΛΩ; Reverse: Phalanthos, holding grape bunch and distaff, riding dolphin left; ANΘ to right. Nicely struck and centered, this example is lightly toned and salted with a hint of indigo and tangerine hues. A solid example of the type. From the Mark and Lottie Salton Collection.
