

Greek Italy. Southern Apulia, Tarentum. AR Nomos, c. 280 BC. Obv. Warrior, wearing shield on left arm and holding spear, on horse prancing left; to left, Nike standing facing, caressing horse; [ΛYKIΣK-OΣ below]. Rev. Phalanthos, wearing shield inscribed E and holding two spears, standing astride dolphin left; ZOP to left, waves below. HN Italy 963; Vlasto 679-82. 7.38 g. 22.00 mm. R. Rare. Lovely iridescent old cabinet tone. VF.