★ Murex Shell ★

CALABRIA. Tarentum. Circa 325-281 BC. Didrachm or nomos (Silver, 20.5 mm, 7.72 g, 3 h). Nude rider on horse rearing to right, stabbing with spear held in his right hand and holding two other spears and shield with his left; below, ΔAI. Rev. ΤΑΡΑΣ Phalanthos, nude, riding dolphin left, holding trident in right hand above his shoulder and shield decorated with hippocamp with left; below, murex shell. Fischer-Bossert 1028 (V393/R793). HNI 935. SNG ANS 990. Vlasto 594. Reverse slightly off-centre, otherwise, good very fine.