Calabria, Tarentum AR Nomos (Didrachm), Toned Very Fine, 280 - 272 B.C.E.

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CALABRIA, TARENTUM AR NOMOS (DIDRACHM), 280 - 272 B.C.E.

Vlasto 803, HN Italy 1014, VF/VF+ with original hoard patina, 21.4mm, 6.48 grams

Obverse: Youth on horseback to right, crowning himself, ΞΩ to left ΞΑΛΟ and Ionic capital below

Reverse: Phalanthos ( Taras ) holding aplustre and distaff, astride dolphin to left; ANΘ to right, TARAS below

Nice complete motifs with excellent centering. Some die wear on obverse and EXCEPTION  portrait coin reverse! Nice dark original hoard patina.