★ An excellent contemporary plated imitation ★

CALABRIA. Tarentum. Circa 240-228 BC. Didrachm or Nomos (Subaeratus, 23 mm, 6.25 g, 1 h), Daimachos, magistrate. ΔAIMAXOC Nude youth on galloping horse to right, holding torch in his right hand; behind, monogram. Rev. TAPAΣ Youthful oikist, nude, riding dolphin to left, holding kantharos in his right hand and trident with his left; to right, monogram. Cf. HN Italy 1053 and Vlasto 938 (for prototype). An excellent contemporary plated imitation. Nearly extremely fine.

From a European collection, formed before 2005.