★ A beautifully toned didrachm or nomos from Tarentum ★

CALABRIA. Tarentum. Circa 355-340 BC. Didrachm or Nomos (Silver, 21 mm, 7.86 g, 7 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. TAPAᛊ Youthful oikist, nude, riding dolphin to left, holding trident in his right hand and placing his left on the dolphin's tail; all within circle of waves. Fischer-Bossert 629 (V245/R484α). HN Italy 885. Vlasto 497. Beautifully toned and struck on excellent silver. Struck slightly off center, otherwise, about extremely fine.

Ex Spink Numismatic Circular, August 2002, GK0620 (with original ticket) and previously reportedly acquired from Münzen & Medaillen AG in February 1974.