Description
Circa 272-240 BC. Aristokrates, Phi.. and Pi…, magistrates.
AR didrachm, 6.57 gr., 19 mm.
Obv: APIΣTO KPATHΣ; youthful nude jockey riding horse to the right, crowing the horse
with a wreath and holding the reins, Nike flying to the right crowning the jockey; below horse’s head: ΦI.
Rev: ΤΑΡΑΣ; Phalanthos riding dolphin to the left, holding kantharos in his right hand and trident with his left; in left field: ΠΙ; in right field: bearded herm.
Ref: HN III 1041; Vlasto 908-909 (this obverse die).
Good very fine.
