

Greek Italy. Southern Apulia, Tarentum. AR Nomos, c. 332-302 BC. Obv. Nude warrior on horseback right, holding two lances and round shield and pointing spear downwards; below, [ΣΑ]. Rev. ΤΑΡΑΣ. Taras astride dolphin left, holding kantharos and trident; below, dolphin left. HN Italy 937; Vlasto 605; SNG ANS 996. 7.71 g. 19.50 mm. A choice example. Lovely iridescent old cabinet tone. Good VF/About EF.