CALABRIA, TARENTUM AR NOMOS (DIDRACHM), 302 - 272 B.C.E.
Vlasto 692, HN Italy 967, Extremely Fine, 22.2mm, 7.74 grams
Obverse: Nude youthful warrior riding on horseback prancing to right, holding shield, and preparting to cast spear, ΣI to left, magistrate name below
Reverse: Taras astride dolphin to left holding wreath, TAPAΣ behind
EXCELLENT centering! Struck with lightly worn dies as is almost the rule for this series, but still very sharp. This coin was selected from a large group for its nice detail. A quality example!
