Calabria, Tarentum AR Nomos
Circa 470-465 BC
Obverse: Taras astride dolphin to right, both hands extended; scallop shell below, ????S behind
Reverse: Hippocamp to left on raised disc; all within shallow incuse circle
References: Fischer-Bossert 102 (V51/R66); Vlasto 132 (same dies); HN Italy 827 Very Rare
Size: 20mm, 7.77g
Professional Numismatic Notes: Good-fine; deeply toned. A very rare variety!