Greek: CALABRIA. Tarentum. Ca. 281-240 BC. AR stater or didrachm (21mm, 6.48 gm, 6h). NGC AU 4/5 - 5/5....

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CALABRIA. Tarentum. Ca. 281-240 BC. AR stater or didrachm (21mm, 6.48 gm, 6h). NGC AU 4/5 - 5/5. Ca. 280-272 BC. Sodamus, Phy-, and Gy, magistrates. Dioscuri on horseback cantering left; ΣΩΔ-Α-Μ-Ο-Σ below, ΦΥ monogram above / ΤΑΡΑΣ, Taras astride dolphin left, two spears and round shield decorated with hippocamp in left hand, Nike in right hand crowning him with laurel; ΓΥ in left field, waves below. HN Italy 1011. Vlasto 775. Breathtaking fiery, sunflower, and cerulean backlight.

From The LII Collection of Historical Coins and Medals. Ex Mark and Lottie Salton Collection (Stack's, NYINC Auction, 14 January 2022), lot 4034.

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