CALABRIA. Tarentum. Circa 400-390 BC. Nomos (Silver, 21 mm, 7.67 g, 6 h). Nude rider on horse galloping to right, holding a goad with his right hand and the reins with his left, but on the right side of the horse's neck; below horse, Λ. Rev. ΤΑΡΑΣ Phalanthos, nude, riding dolphin left, holding an akrostolion in his right hand and resting his left on the back of the dolphin. Fischer-Bossert 352d (V162/R275, this coin ). HN Italy 850. SNG Ashmolean 249 ( same dies ).Vlasto 332-3. A particularly elegant and attractive coin, with both sides reminiscent of the tondo depictions on Attic Red Figure kylices. Minor flatness, otherwise, good very fine.

From the collection of Major Anthony F. Milavic, USMC (Ret.), ex Sternberg XXVI, 16 November 1992, 14.

The obverse shows a youthful jockey who is about to shift his left leg over to the right side of his horse in preparation for jumping off and running beside him.