ITALY. Calabria. Tarentum. AR Didrachm (Nomos) (6.43 gms), ca. 272-240 B.C. NGC Ch VF, Strike: 4/5 Surface: 4/5.
HGC-1, 889; Vlasto-855-6; HN Italy-1029. Reduced standard. Obverse: Nude youth riding horse right, holdings reins and crowning horse; Reverse: Phalanthos, holding cornucopia and trident, riding dolphin left, bee to right. A charming Didrachm that displays abundant detail despite the somewhat compact flan. The surfaces possess a lovely luster and are delightfully free from any distracting marks.
Estimate: $200 - $400