ITALY. Calabria. Tarentum. AR Didrachm (Nomos) (7.78 gms), ca. 302-280 B.C. NGC Ch AU, Strike: 4/5 Surface: 4/5.
HGC-1, 815; Vlasto-687-90; HN Italy-965. Obverse: Nude youth, holding shield, on horse rearing left; ΣI to right, ΦIΛOKΛHΣ below; Reverse: Phalanthos, holding wreath, riding dolphin left; ΛY below. Fairly well centered upon a somewhat broad flan, this example does exhibit some minor roughness and striking weakness upon the reverse.
Estimate: $700 - $1000