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Lot # 5

Greek Italy.  Southern Apulia, Brundisium.  AE Semis, 2nd century.Obv.  Head of Poseidon right, laureate; behind, Victory crowning him with wreath and trident; below, S.  Rev.  Phalanthos riding dolphin left, holding lyre and Nike crowning him; to right, S; to left, star; below, BRVN.  HN Italy -; cf. 749; SNG BN 1522; D'Andrea-Tafuri serie F, n°1 (simbolo stella).  AE.  8.11 g.  22.00 mm.  R.  Exceptional untouched turquoise green patina. Choice for issue.  EF/About EF.