The Dioskouroi


Greek Italy. Southern Apulia, Tarentum. AR Nomos, c. 272-240 BC. Reduced standard. Obv. The Dioskouroi riding right; [ΝΙ]ΚΥΛΟ[Σ] below. Rev. Phalanthos astride dolphin left, holding trident and kantharos; AP monogram behind, ΤΑΡΑΣ below. HN Italy 1046; Vlasto 935/7; SNG ANS 1243. 6.16 g. 20.00 mm. R. Rare. Choice and well centred, brilliant and lightly toned. Faint marks on reverse, obverse struck from slightly worn die. EF.