Ancients
CALABRIA. Tarentum. Ca. early 3rd century BC. AR didrachm or stater (22mm, 7.91 gm, 11h). NGC Choice VF 4/5 - 5/5, overstruck. Phili- and Phi-, magistrates, ca. 290-281 BC. Nude warrior, holding two spears and preparing to throw a third, shield on left arm, on horseback right; ΦIΛI below / Taras riding dolphin left, holding dolphin in right hand, distaff in left; ΦI to left, TAPAΣ and ivy-leaf to right, waves below. Fischer-Bossert 1090. Ravel, Vlasto 589 f. Rutter, Historia Numorum 934. Cabinet patina.
From A Special Selection of World Coins
HID02901242017
Estimate: 300-400 USD