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Lot # 15
Calabria. Tarentum. Half Shekel struck under Sokannas (Magistrate). Punic occupation, circa 212-209 BC (Silver, 18.81 mm, 3.76 g). ΣΩΚΑΝ - ΝΑΣ, Armored warrior on horseback right, holding palm branch. Rev. TAPAΣ, Dolphin rider left, holding kantharos and trident; on right, eagle. HN Italy 1082. Vlasto 984-6. SNG ANS 1274. SNG Copenhagen 951. HGC 1 934. Old iridescent cabinet tone. Well struck with sharp details. Good Extremely Fine. From a Swiss Collection, formed before 2005.