ITALY. Calabria. Tarentum. AR Didrachm (Nomos) (7.79 gms), ca. 344-340 B.C. NGC Ch VF, Strike: 3/5 Surface: 4/5. Flan flaw. HGC-1, 787; HN Italy-889; SNG Cop-826 (same dies); Vlasto-518 (same dies). Obverse: Warrior, nude but for crested helmet, standing facing behind bridled horse to right, head to right, holding spear and shield with his left hand and resting his right on the horses back; in field to right, T; Reverse: TAPAΣ Youthful oikist, nude, riding dolphin to left, holding trident in his right hand and round shield in his left; below, A above waves.
