Description
Calabria, Tarentum (c. 272-235 BC) AR Nomos, Aristokle, magistrate.
Obverse: Nude warrior on horseback galloping right, preparing to thrust spear downwards with right hand and holding two spears and shield with left; API ΣTO/KΛ HΣ below, head of a nymph in right field.
Reverse: Taras riding a dolphin left, holding a trident, ΤΑΡΑΣ below.
(HN Italy 1033; Vlasto 877-81).
Good Very Fine. Pleasing iridescent toning.
6.21gm.