ITALY. Calabria. Tarentum. AR Didrachm (Nomos) (6.41 gms), ca. 272-240 B.C. NGC AU, Strike: 4/5 Surface: 4/5.

HGC-1, 891; Vlasto-888; HN Italy-1036. Obverse: Nude youth, holding rein and wreath, on horse right; ΦΙΛICKOC below; Reverse: Phalanthos, holding kantharos and trident, on dolphin left; tripod below. With a magnetic eye-appeal, this example of the ever-popular dolphin type has only light wear and offers deep toning and that turns into rainbow iridescence when held to the light.