CALABRIA, Tarentum. Circa 290-281 BC. AR Nomos (21mm, 7.84 g, 5h). Warrior, holding shield and two spears, preparing to cast a third, on horseback right; AR monogram to left, ΦI below / Phalanthos, holding distaff, riding dolphin left; to left, eagle standing left; below, ΦI above waves. Fischer-Bossert Group 78a, 1055 (V401/R813); Vlasto 568–9 (same dies); HN Italy 933. Lightly toned with golden hues and underlying luster, light scratches. EF.
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