★ From the Prof. Langlotz Collection, Auctiones 1993 ★

CALABRIA. Tarentum . Circa 365-355 BC. Didrachm or Nomos (Silver, 21 mm, 7.89 g, 2 h). Youthful nude jockey riding horse standing right; to right, bearded herm left; below horse, TH. Rev. TAΡ[AΣ] Phalantos, with wild flowing hair, riding dolphin left, holding oinochoe in right hand. Fischer-Bossert 564b ( this coin ). Vlasto 410 ( same obverse die ). Beautifully toned and of fine style. Minor areas of flatness , otherwise, good very fine.

From the Prof. Langlotz Collection, Auctiones AG 23, 17-8 June 1993, 185.

This is a particularly charming depiction of the hero Phalanthos, with wild waving hair and an impish smile, indicating how much he is enjoying the dolphin ride.