Greek Italy. Southern Apulia, Tarentum. AR Stater, c. 281-240 BC. Obv. Warrior on horseback right, lance in right hand, shield in left, horse raising left foreleg; ͰΗΡΑΚ/ΛΗΤΟΣ below horse's body; [ΦI] below horse's head. Rev. ΤΑΡΑΣ. Taras astride dolphin left, cornucopiae in left arm, flower in extended right; EΠ monogram and thymiaterion to right. HN Italy 1037; Vlasto 891. AR. 6.50 g. 19.00 mm. Choice, brilliant and prettly toned, with a hint of iridescence. Good VF/About EF.