Calabria, Tarentum. Stater; Calabria, Tarentum; c. 450-440 BC, Stater, 8.00g. Fischer-Bossert-138b (this coin), Vlasto-178 (same dies). Obv: Phalanthos riding dolphin l., arms outstretched in front of him; scallop shell below. Rx: Taras seated l. on stool draped with panther skin, holding distaff in extended r. hand, resting l. on stool; all within laurel wreath. Purchased from Bank Leu, 14.8.1972. Ex Peus 277, 1971, lot 3.. EF
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