★ A very rare didrachm from Tarentum ★

CALABRIA. Tarentum. Circa 355-340 BC. Didrachm or Nomos (Silver, 22 mm, 7.76 g, 12 h). Nude warrior, holding bridles in his right hand and carrying small round shield in his left, about to dismount from horse galloping to left; below horse, Λ; all within circle of waves. Rev. TAPAΣ Youthful oikist, nude, riding dolphin to left, holding trident in his right hand and placing his left on the tail of the dolphin; all within circle of waves. Fischer-Bossert 629b ( this coin, V245/R484α). HN Italy 885. Vlasto 497. Very rare and beautifully toned. Minor graffito on the reverse, otherwise, very fine.

From a Swiss collection, formed before 2005.