ITALY. Calabria. Tarentum. AR Didrachm (Nomos) (7.87 gms), ca. 302-280 B.C. NGC Ch AU★, Strike: 5/5 Surface: 5/5. Fine Style.
HGC-1, 817; Vlasto-701-2; HN Italy-969. Obverse: Nude youth, with shield on arm, on horse rearing left; EY to right, NIKΩN below; Reverse: Phalanthos, holding grain ear, riding dolphin left; API to left, spearhead below. Very well centered with respect to strike, this lightly toned example is undoubtedly from elegant dies of fine style and offers tremendous beauty and allure.
Estimate: $1000 - $2000