Watch List notes:

CALABRIA. Tarentum. Circa 332-302 BC. Didrachm or Nomos (Silver, 21 mm, 7.88 g, 12 h), Sim... and Philis..., magistrates. ΣIM Nude rider on horse galloping to right, stabbing with spear held in his right hand and holding two other spears and shield with his left. Rev. ΦΙΛΙΣ Youthful oikist, nude, riding dolphin to left, placing his right hand on the dolphin and holding distaff in his left; to right, eagle with closed wings standing left; below, waves. HN Italy 933. Vlasto 574. An attractive example of excellent style. The obverse struck from the usual worn die, otherwise, good very fine.


From a European collection, formed before 2005.