CALABRIA. Tarentum. Circa 302-290 BC. Didrachm or Nomos (Silver, 21 mm, 7.78 g, 10 h), Hera..., magistrate. Nude warrior on horseback charging right, holding shield and two spears in his left hand, and preparing to cast a third with his right; below, [ͰHPA]. Rev. TAPAΣ Taras astride dolphin left, holding Nike in his outstretched right hand, and shield and spear in his left; below, ΦI. HN Italy 936. Vlasto 599. Harshly cleaned and with a graffito in the obverse field, otherwise, extremely fine.
From an American collection.