ITALY. Calabria. Tarentum. AR Didrachm (Nomos) (7.83 gms), ca. 302-280 B.C. NGC Ch AU, Strike: 4/5 Surface: 4/5.
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. Well centered and shimmering, this example provides great eye appeal and serves as an excellent representative of this popular design motif.
Estimate: $700 - $1000