CALABRIA. Tarentum . Circa 280-272 BC. Didrachm or Nomos (Silver, 21 mm, 7.67 g, 6 h), Deinokrates and Si..., magistrates. Warrior, nude, riding horse to right, thrusting spear with his upraised right hand, holding two spears and the reins with his left and his shield over his back; to left, ΣI; below horse, ΔEINOKPATHΣ. Rev. TAPAΣ Phalantos riding dolphin left, holding small dolphin in outstretched right hand. HN Italy 967. Vlasto 692-3. A beautifully toned example. The legends weakly struck as usual , otherwise, very fine.

From the old stock of a Swiss Numismatist, acquired before 2005.