Calabria. Tarentum. AR Stater (Didrachm), ca. 315-302 BC. 7.74 gms. Warrior on horseback right, holding round shield, two lances and a spear, ΣA below, rev. Phalanthos astride dolphin left, holding kantharos, a trident over his left shoulder, A above arm, P below, small dolphin left below. Fischer-Bossert 848 (V336/R348), Vlasto 621 (same dies), SNG France 1803 (same dies), SNG ANS 996var (same obverse die), HN Italy 937. Exceptional style. Attractive light tone. Near Extremely Fine. Ex CNG Sale 67, Sept. 22, 2004, lot 101.
