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Lot # 57
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 on dolphin left, holding Nike, who crowns him, in extended right hand and cradling trident in left arm; ligate NE to right, TAPAΣ below. HN Italy 1059; Vlasto 963/70; SNG ANS 1261. AR. 6.33 g. 19.50 mm. From masterfully engraved dies; exceptional strike and centering. Brilliant with underlying luster and virtually uncirculated. Good EF.