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Lot # 66
Calabria. Tarentum. Circa 272-240 BC. Didrachm or Nomos (Silver, 21.09 mm, 6.44 g) struck under the magistrates Nikylos. ΝΙΚΥΛΟΣ The Dioscouri, wearing peaked helmets and cloaks, on horses galloping to right. Rev. ΤΑΡΑΣ Phalanthos, nude, riding side-saddle on dolphin to left, holding kantharos in his right hand and trident in his left; to right, ΑΡ. Vlasto 935-937. HN Italy 1046. SNG ANS 1243. SNG France 2052. HGC 1, 898. Detailed specimen. Extremely Fine.