Italy, Calabria, Tarentum, Stater 302-280 BC

Italy. Calabria. Tarentum. AR-Stater (20.2mm, 7.80g, 6h) struck ca. 302-280 BC.
Obverse: Warrior, wearing shield on left arm and holding spear, on horse prancing left; to left, Nike standing facing, restraining horse; [ΛYKIΣK-OΣ below] //
Reverse: ΤΑΡΑΣ, Taras (Phalanthos) seated astride dolphin to left, partially kneeling on his right knee, propped on the dolphin's back behind the fin, extending his right hand to left and holding, in his left, a small shield inscribed E; in field to left, IOP; below, waves.

Vlasto 679-82; HN Italy 963; SNG ANS 1056-8; SNG Lloyd 197; SNG France 1874-6; Pozzi 357-8.

A highly attractive example with an outstanding iridescent toning. Almost Extremely Fine