Ancients
CALABRIA. Tarentum. Ca. 281-240 BC. AR didrachm (20mm, 6.41 gm, 12h). NGC Choice AU 4/5 - 4/5, Fine Style. Heracli-, magistrate. Nude youth on horseback rearing right, lit race torch in right hand behind; HPAKΛHI below / TAPAΣ, Taras astride dolphin right, brandishing spear in right hand, two more spears in left; XP monogram behind, cantharus and AO monogram below. Vlasto 815. Very light golden toning. Magnificent coin in hand.
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Estimate: 1000-2000 USD