CALABRIA. Tarentum. Ca. 240-228 BC. AR stater or didrachm (21mm, 6.35 gm, 8h). NGC Choice AU S 5/5 - 5/5. Callicrates, Epicr- and Ne-, magistrates. Armored warrior on horseback rearing right, torso turned facing, Nike in outstretched right hand behind crowning rider; EΠIKP monogram in left field, K/AΛΛIKPA/THΣ below / TAPAΣ, Taras astride dolphin left, Nike in outstretched right hand crowning him, trident cradled in left arm; NE monogram above dolphin tail. HN Italy 1059. Vlasto 963. Perfectly centered from meticulously styled dies. Gorgeous rainbow toning throughout. A stunning coin in hand.

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