Greek Coinages, Tarentum: Half-Shekel, struck under the Hannibalic occupation, c. 212-09, by the magistrate Philiarchos

Obverse: armoured rider on horse prancing right, preparing to cast dart in raised right hand; φι behind; φιλιαρχοσ below

Reverse: ταρασ: Phalanthos astride dolphin right, preparing to cast trident, drapery flowing from outstretched left arm,

Metal: silver; Punic weight standard; 3.94g/1h

References: Vlasto 981; Rutter 1081; Ashmolean –

Condition: About as struck with lustrous, blue-black patination; minute striking crack £600-£800

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, The Phillips Family Collection of Ancient Greek Coins.

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Collection

Ex Taranto Hoard, 1908 (IGCH 2016)
Prof. E.L. Jonas Collection, Glendining Auction, 18 January 1949, lot 74
Bt Baldwin, February 1949