Italy, Calabria, Tarentum (Taras), (334-330 B.C.), silver stater or nomos, Dai... and Phi... magistrates, (7.89 g), obv. naked horseman at full gallop on horse to right, holding javelins and shield, below DAI, rev. Phalanthos riding dolphin left, holding shield decorated with hippocamp and trident, FI to left, murex shell below, to right [TA]PAS, (cf.S.342, cf.Vl.594 [same obverse die], SNG ANS 990 [same obverse die]). Attractive toning, good very fine.
Ex Dr V.J.A.Flynn Collection and previously CNG Auction 203, lot 2 with ticket.
($270-300)