CALABRIA. Tarentum. Circa 333-331/0 BC. Didrachm or Nomos (Silver, 24 mm, 7.95 g, 4 h), Kal..., magistrate. Ւ - Λ / KAΛ / A Nude warrior on horseback to right, stabbing with spear held in his right hand and holding two other spears and shield in his left. Rev. TAPAΣ / KAΛ Youthful oikist, nude, riding dolphin to right, holding helmet with both hands; to left and right, star. Fischer-Bossert Group 59, 759 (V295/R588). HN Italy 896. Bright and of very attractive late Classical style. Minor area of weakness on the reverse, otherwise, good extremely fine.

From a European collection, formed before 2005.