Italy, Calabria, Tarentum, Didrachm ca. 272-240 BC

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Italy. Calabria. Tarentum. Ca. 272-240 BC. Aristokrates, Phi.. and Pi..., magistrates. AR Didrachm, 6.57 gr., 19 mm.
Obverse: APIΣTO KPATHΣ; youthful nude jockey riding horse to the right, crowing the horse with a wreath and holding the reins, Nike flying to the right crowning the jockey; below horse's head: ΦI //
Reverse: ΤΑΡΑΣ; Phalanthos riding dolphin to the left, holding kantharos in his right hand and trident with his left; in left field: ΠΙ; in right field: bearded herm.

HN III 1041; Vlasto 908-909 (this obverse die).

Good very fine

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