ITALY. Calabria. Tarentum. AR Didrachm (Nomos), ca. 272-240 B.C. NGC EF. Edge Scuff.
HGC-1, 891; Vlasto-864-6; HN Italy-1032. Obverse: Youth on horseback right, crowning horse and holding rein; Reverse: Phalanthos riding dolphin, holding trident and rhyton; grain ear right. Despite the edge scuff, this example provides deep cabinet tone and only a light touch of rub on the surfaces. Some mint brilliance remains present.
Estimate: $200 - $400