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Lot # 39
Greek Italy. Southern Apulia, Tarentum. AR Nomos, c. 240-228 BC. Kallikrates magistrate. Obv. Warrior, holding Nike, who crowns him, in extended right hand, on horse rearing right; monogram to left, KAΛΛIKPA/THΣ in two lines below. Rev. Phalanthos, holding Nike, who crowns him, in extended right hand, cradling trident in left arm, riding dolphin left; ligate NE to right, TAPAΣ below. HN Italy 1059; Vlasto 965; SNG ANS 1261. AR. 6.33 g. 19.50 mm. From masterfully engraved dies, sharply struck, brilliant with underlying luster and virtually uncirculated. Good EF.