Tarentum AR Nomos, c. 302-290 BC

Calabria, Tarentum. AR Nomos (19-21 mm, 7.44 g), c. 302-280 BC. Si..., Philokles and Ly..., magistrates.
Obv. Nude warrior on horseback to left, holding bridles in his right hand and carrying small round shield in his left; above, ΣY; below, ΦΙΛOKΛHΣ. Rev. TAPAΣ, Youthful oikist, nude, riding dolphin to left, holding wreath in his right hand and placing his left on the dolphin; below, ΛY.
HN Italy 965; Vlasto 689; SNG France 1877.

Toned and very fine.