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Spectacular Phalanthos
Lot # 34
Greek Italy. Southern Apulia, Tarentum. AR Nomos, c. 281-270 BC. Obv. Rider on horseback left, holding shield in left hand; [ΣΙ] in right field, ΦΙΛΟΚΛΗΣ below. Rev. Phalanthos astride dolphin left, holding wreath in right hand and resting left on dolphin’s back; ΤΑΡΑΣ behind, ΛΥ below. HN Italy 965; Vlasto 688ff. AR. 7.77 g. 21.00 mm. An oustanding example, perfectly centred on a broad flan, brilliant and superb. EF.