Calabria, Tarentum. Helmeted Horseman and Dolphin Rider Didrachm.

Greek Italy. Calabria. 290-281-302 BC. AR Didrachm (7.80 gm, 20.4mm, 3h) of Tarentum. Helmeted horseman advancing right with spear, holding shield and two spears; ΦIΛI below (magistrate Phili). / Taras (Phalanthos) on dolphin left, holding distaff and dolphin; ΦI to l., ivy leaf & TAPAΣ to r., waves below. EF. Pegasi Numismatics Auction 121 #40. Ex M.P. Vlasto collection. Monteperano hoard. Ravel Vlasto 589 pl.XIX (this coin). D'Andrea Series XL Type 918; SNG ANS 1 #988 (same obv. die); SNG France 6.1 #1833 (same); SNG Cop 1 (Italy) #842; SNG Ash I #287; Fischer-Bossert Gp.79 #1086-1087, 1090, 1093-1096; HN Italy 934 (2); HGC 1 #800; Côte C