★ A bright didrachm or nomos from Tarentum of splendid style ★

CALABRIA. Tarentum. Circa 280-272 BC. Didrachm or Nomos (Silver, 22 mm, 7.73 g, 7 h), Ey... and Philon, magistrates. Nude warrior on horseback left, holding bridles with his right hand and carrying small round shield with his left; to upper right, EY; below horse, ΦIΛΩN. Rev. TAPAΣ Youthful oikist, nude, riding dolphin to left, holding Nike in his right hand; below, waves to left. HN Italy 964. Vlasto 685. A bright and charming coin of splendid style. Extremely fine.

From a European collection, formed before 2005.