GREEK COINS
CALABRIA
Tarentum. Circa 490-480 BC. Nomos (Silver, 18mm, 18.18 g 9). ΤΑΡΑΣ Hippocamp to right; below, scallop; border of rays. Rev. ΤΑΡΑΣ Phalanthos, nude, riding dolphin to right, his left arm outstretched with the palm of his hand upwards, and holding an octopus in his right; cable border. Fischer-Bossert 52 a ( this coin, illustrated on pl. 3 ). HN III 827. Vlasto 123 ( this coin ). Attractive and toned. Some minor marks under the toning, otherwise , good very fine. Ex Bank Leu 36, 7 May 1985, 16 and from the collection of M.P. Vlasto.