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Calabria, Tarentum; c. 425-415 BC, Nomos, 7.99g. Fischer-Bossert-279 (V127/R212), Vlasto-255. Obv: Phalantos naked and ithyphallic riding dolphin left; extending right hand and holding cuttlefish in left hand. Rx: Taras naked to waist, seated left on stool and balancing distaff on right hand, a lekythos on his left wrist. Ex Gemini XII, 11 January 2015, lot 13. Ex NAC 10, 9 April 1997, lot 17. Ex M&M Basel 10, 1951, lot 161. With interesting and unusual types: Phalantos holds cuttlefish on obverse, while on reverse Taras is shown seated rather than on horseback. Nicely centered and well struck, except for Phalantos' head on obverse; beautifully toned. EF