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  Greek Italy.   Southern Apulia, Tarentum.    AR Nomos, c. 280-272 BC.   Obv.    Youth on horseback right, crowning himself; ΣΩ to left; IAΛO and Ionic capital below.        Rev.   Phalantos riding dolphin left, holding aphlaston and distaff; to right, AN; below, TAPAΣ.     HN Italy 1014; Vlasto 805.     6.47 g.   20.00 mm.        Superb coin, in high state of preservation; perfectly struck. Enchanting glossy even dark grey patina with a hint of iridescence around devices.    Good EF.