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Greek Coinages, CAMPANIA, Taras, Nomos, c. 280-272, warrior, holding shield, on horse prancing left, restrained by Nike standing right, holding rein, rev. dolphin rider left, holding shield inscribed with e, waves below, 7.01g/8h (Vlasto 679, this coin; HN Italy 963). Very fine, rare £400-500

Provenance: Peus Auktion 380 (Frankfurt), 3 November 2004, lot 78; DNW Auction A4, 9 April 2008, lot 93