ITALY. Calabria. Tarentum. AR Didrachm (Nomos) (7.69 gms), ca. 302-280 B.C. NGC Ch AU, Strike: 4/5 Surface: 4/5.
HGC-1, 816; Vlasto-695; HN Italy-967. Obverse: Nude youth, holding shield, on horse rearing left; ΣI to right, ΦIΛOKΛHΣ below; Reverse: Phalanthos, holding wreath, riding dolphin left; ΛY below. Quite flashy and brilliant, this near-Mint specimen is struck upon a somewhat compact flan, with some edge splits noted for completeness.
Estimate: $700 - $1000