Harlan J. Berk Ltd.
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Calabria, Tarentum. Stater; Calabria, Tarentum; c. 325-281 BC, Stater, 7.76g. Vlasto-657. Obv: Naked horseman r., crowning himself, S? and Ionic capital below. Rx: Taras on dolphin l., holding sea snake; KOM below.Taras holds a sea snake in his hand, which is very clear on this coin. Sea snakes are always poisonous, but rarely aggressive. The reverse of this coin is beautifully designed and wonderfully struck . EF