CALABRIA, TARENTUM AR NOMOS (DIDRACHM), 281 - 270 B.C.E.
Vlasto 688, HN Italy 965, Bold About Extremely Fine, 21.3mm, 7.8248 grams
Obverse: Nude youthful warrior riding on horseback to left, holding shield, ΣI to left, magistrate name below
Reverse: Taras astride dolphin to left holding wreath, TAPAΣ behind, ΛΥ below
Struck with lightly worn dies as is almost the rule for this series, this coin was selected from a large group for its BOLDNESS of strike, nice centering and excellent detail. A quality example!
