

Greek Italy. Southern Apulia, Tarentum. AR Nomos, c. 240-228 BC, Aristippos magistrate. Obv. Nude rider holding filleted palm on horseback right; AP monogram to left; below, APICTIΠΠOC. Rev. Phalantos holding kantharos on dolphin left; to right, MY or ΣY monogram; below, TA-PAC. HN Italy 1056; Vlasto 947-9; SNG ANS 1253. 6.43 g. 21 mm. R. Rare and superb example. Lightly toned. EF.