Description: Calabria. Tarentum. c. 281-228 BC. AR Nomos/ Didrachm. Campano-Tarentine series. Head of nymph left, wearing head band and triple pendant earring. Rev. Nude youth on horseback right, crowning horse that raises left foreleg; dolphin behind, lion to right below horse, TA below hoof. Vlasto 1020; SNG ANS 1292; HN Italy 1098. Extremely rare for the lion mark. 6.8g, 20mm, 6h. A little scrape on the hair of nymph. Light corrosion above the dolphin. Nice light toning. Extremely Fine. The Campano-Tarentine series dates to around the middle of the 3rd century BC, and are usually said to have been struck somewhere in Campania or Lucania. This series of Campano-Tarentine coinage combines an obverse design and weight standard of Neapolis with a reverse design of Tarentum. Extremely rare for the lion mark.
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Denomination: Didrachm
Historical Period: Greek (450 BC-100 AD)
Composition: Silver
Year: 281 BC
Era: Ancient
Grade: Extremely Fine
Country/Region of Manufacture: Italy
Certification: Uncertified
