CALABRIA, Tarentum. Circa 280-272 BC. AR Nomos (20mm, 6.48 g, 5h). Reduced standard. Warrior, holding shield and two spears, preparing to cast a third, on horseback right; ΣI to left; to right, Nike flying left, crowning warrior; ΛYKΩ[N] below / Phalanthos, holding kantharos and trident, riding dolphin left; Y(retrograde Γ) to right. Vlasto 727–9; HN Italy 1007. Toned, trace deposits, a little off center, a few scratches. VF. Rare.
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