I've really been wanting to get my hands on this one. Tried to catch the colors in hand. Please post your similar coins or nicely toned ones or whatever. CALABRIA, Tarentum. Circa 315-302 BC. AR Nomos (20.5mm, 7.55 g, 10h). Warrior, holding shield and two spears, preparing to cast a third, on horseback right; ΣA below / Phalanthos, holding kantharos and trident, riding dolphin left; Ω above arm, Σ below arm; below, dolphin left. Fischer-Bossert Group 73, 881 (V345/R684); Vlasto 615; HN Italy 937. VF, toned, compact flan.
I noticed that coin in the catalog... good choice! I really like this variety with the little dolphin accompanying the big one and hope to get my own one of these days. I picked this one up a few months ago. CALABRIA, Tarentum Circa 290-281 BC AR Nomos. 7.75g, 22.3mm. Fischer-Bossert Group 80, 1131 (V417/R873); Vlasto –; HN Italy 934. O: Warrior, holding shield and two spears, preparing to cast a third, on horseback right; ΣA below. R: TAPAΣ, Phalanthos, holding distaff, riding dolphin left; pellet to left; below, prow left. Ex Thomas Bentley Cederlind Collection.
"Glossy" was a poor choice of words. It's definately nice, been on my list for a some time. Thinking the last one I was considering was right around $300 & was offered by another member here. Love the color, would add it.
Wow, those are both amazing thread-examples, fellas => simply awesome!! Ummm, I have an angry dolphin as well ... wanna see it? (again)
Got one with an owl, that dolphin is beautifull makes me want more of these coins. Congrats H8_modern.
