ITALY. Calabria. Tarentum. AR Didrachm (Nomos) (7.89 gms), ca. 302-280 B.C. NGC Ch AU, Strike: 5/5 Surface: 4/5.
HGC-1, 815; Vlasto-687-90; HN Italy-965. Obverse: Nude youth, with shield on arm, on horse rearing left; ΣΙ to right, ΦΙΛOKΩHΣ; Reverse: Phalanthos, holding wreath, riding dolphin left; ΛY below. Sporting great centering upon each side, this example offers a highly flashy and brilliant nature.
Estimate: $700 - $1000