CALABRIA. Tarentum. Circa 480-470 BC. Didrachm or nomos (Silver, 20 mm, 7.81 g, 4 h). ΤΑRΑϟ ( retrograde ) Oikist, nude, seated on a dolphin swimming to right, with his left arm outstretched; below, sea snail shell. Rev. Head of Satyra to right, her hair bound with a broad taenia; all within a circular linear border. Fischer-Bossert 133c ( this coin ). Jameson 93 ( same dies ). Vlasto 151 ( same dies ). Very rare. Finely toned and of wonderful early Classical style. Minor scratches, otherwise, good very fine.

Property of a Late Collector, ex Bank Leu 45, 26 May 1988, 7.