Ancient Coins

Italy, Calabria, Taras, Nomos, c. 272-240, naked rider on horse prancing to right, hurling spear with his right hand and holding two spears and a shield with his left, rev. dolphin rider left, holding kantharos and trident, head of nymph at right, 6.30g/3h (Vlasto 877, this coin; HN Italy 1033). Good very fine (£200-250)

Provenance:
J. Ward Collection, Sotheby Auction (Zurich), 4 April 1973, lot 25 (part)
Morton & Eden Auction 14, 25-6 May 2005, lot 1026