CALABRIA. Tarentum. Circa 332-302 BC. Didrachm or Nomos (Silver, 21 mm, 7.78 g, 7 h), Sim... and Philis..., magistrates. 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; below, ΣΙΜ. 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. Well struck and with an attractive reverse. Struck from slightly worn dies, otherwise, very fine.
From a European collection, formed before 2005.