CALABRIA. Tarentum. Ca. early 3rd century BC. AR didrachm (21mm, 9h). NGC VF. Lycon and Si-, magistrates. Warrior on horseback right, thrusting spear downward with right hand, holding two spears and shield in left hand; ΣI behind, ΛΥΚΩΝ below / TAPAΣ, Taras astride dolphin left, uncertain object in right hand, left hand resting on dolphin. cf. HN Italy 1004 for same magistrates, but with Nike flying left on obverse and Taras holding cantharus and trident. cf. Vlasto 730-1.

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