Greek Italy. Southern Apulia, Tarentum. AR Stater, c. 272-240 BC. Obv. Youth on horseback left, placing wreath on horse's head; ΦΙΛΩ/ΤΑΣ in two lines below; ΔΙ above. Rev. Taras astride dolphin left, holding kantharos in extended right hand, distaff in left; cock behind; TAPAΣ beneath. Vlasto 846ff; SNG ANS 1176; HN Italy 1024. AR. 6.43 g. 20.00 mm. Great metal, sharply struck and superb. Lovely iridescent tone, with blue and reddish hues. About EF.