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Greek coins -Tarentum Phalantos on a dolpin 272 BC (N2427)

Greek coins -Tarentum Phalantos on a dolpin 272 BC (N2427)
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Greek coins -Tarentum Phalantos on a dolpin 272 BC (N2427)
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  • Model: Tarantum mnomos HN Italy 1035
€ 269.00
€ 299.00
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Calabria, Tarentum AR Nomos. Circa 272-240. Philemenos, magistrate. Youth on horse to right; ΦI before, ΦIΛHMENOΣ below / Taras astride dolphin to left, holding tripod and trident; filleted bukranion in right field, ΤΑΡΑΣ below. Vlasto 884; HN Italy 1035. 6.36 g, 20mm,

 very fine

In Greek mythology, Phalanthos (Ancient Greek: Φάλανθος) is a divine hero, the leader of the Spartan Partheniae and the founder of Taranto. He is said to have been condemned to death by the ephors.