CALABRIA. Tarentum. Circa 240-228 BC. Didrachm or Nomos (Silver, 24 mm, 6.50 g, 10 h). ΔAIMAXOC Nude youth riding horse galloping to right, holding torch in his right hand; to upper left, monogram. Rev. TAPAΣ Youthful oikist, nude, riding dolphin to left, holding kantharos in his right hand and trident in his left; behind to right, monogram. HN Italy 1053. Vlasto 938-939. A bright and particularly attractive piece. Extremely fine.
From a European collection, formed before 2005.