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Southern Apulia, Tarentum. AR Nomos, c. 280 BC. Philokles, magistrate
Greek Italy. Southern Apulia, Tarentum. AR Nomos, c. 280 BC. Philokles, magistrate. Obv. Nude youth, holding shield and rein, on horseback left; ΣI to right, ΦIΛOKΛHΣ below. Rev. Phalanthos on dolphin left, holding wreath; ΛY below. HN Italy 965; Vlasto 687–90. 7.79 g. 24.00 mm. Great metal and full weight. Despite minor cleaning marks this is an outstanding example, sharply struck and well centred on a broad flan, brilliant and lightly toned. EF.