Anonymous AR-Didrachm (19.9 mm, 6.93 g, 4h). Uncertain mint in South Italy (Metapontum? or Neapolis?), 300/280-276 BC.
Obv. Bearded head of Mars left, wearing crested Corinthian helmet; oak spray behind.
Rev. Head of bridled horse right, ROMANO inscribed on base; stalk of grain behind.
Crawford 13/1; Sydenham 1; BMCRR Romano-Campanian 1; Historia Numorum Italy 266; RSC 4; RBW 3.

Rare and in a very nice condition for this difficult issue. Wonderful old cabinet tone. A few minor scratches under tone, otherwise very fine.

Ex UBS Auction 57, 2003, Lot 345.