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Greek Coinages, CAMPANIA, Taras, Nomos, c. 272-240, naked rider on horse prancing right, hurling spear with his right hand and holding two spears and a shield with his left, rev. dolphin rider left, holding kantharos and trident, head of nymph at right, 6.30g/3h (Vlasto 877, this coin; HN Italy 1033). Good very fine £250-300

Provenance: J. Ward Collection, Sotheby Auction (Zurich), 4 April 1973, lot 25 (part); Morton & Eden Auction 14, 25-6 May 2005, lot 1026; DNW Auction A4, 9 April 2008, lot 95