Calabria, Tarentum, AR didrachm, ca. 240-228 BC, Olympis, magistrate, "boy on dolphin," NGC Ch XF / brushed, strike 4/5, surface 3/5. Vlasto 942; HN Italy 1055. 6.57 grams. Horseman advancing right, brandishing spear in right hand and holding reins in left, wreath behind; OLYMPUS below / Taras riding dolphin left, holding kantharos and cornucopiae; tripod right. Beautiful horse portrait. NGC #5874106-002.
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