Archaic Phalantos


Greek Italy. Southern Apulia, Tarentum. AR Nomos, c. 500-490 BC. Obv. Phalanthos riding dolphin right, holding cuttlefish; below, ΤΑΡΑ (retrograde). Rev. [...] Ra (retrograde). Hippocamp right; cockle shell below. HN Italy 827; Vlasto 108. 7.47 g. 24.00 mm. RR. Choice example of this rare and fascinating issue. Delicate warm patina over lustrous surfaces. EF.