1084994 | GREEK. CALABRIA. Tarentum (Taras). Struck circa 280-272 BC. AR Didrachm. NGC Ch. XF✭ (Choice Extremely Fine ✭) Strike 5/5 Surface 5/5. 7.73gm. Naked ephebe on pacing horse left, crowning horse's head with wreath; ΣA to right; ΑΡΕ-ΘΩΝ in two lines below / ΤΑΡΑΣ. Youthful oikist, nude, riding dolphin to left, holding a tripod in his outstretched right hand and resting his left on the dolphin; below, ϹΑΣ. HN III 957; Vlasto 666.

Beautifully toned and struck on an exceptionally broad, full planchet. Given the star designation by NGC for exceptional eye appeal.

Ex. Stack's Bowers January 2020 NYINC Auction, 17 January 2020, Lot 20002 (realized $4080).


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