Lot 4117

Sale 102 · Important Australian & World Coins, Tokens, Medals & Banknotes

Description

Italy, Calabria, Tarentum, (281-272 B.C.), silver stater, (6.58 g), obv. naked warrior on prancing horse to right with lance downwards and holding two javelins and round shield behind, above [EY], below horse **FINTU*, rev. Taras to left riding on dolphin's back with arm extended holding Nike with wreath crowning Taras, in left hand holds trident, **POLU* before, prow to left below, and to right legend **TARAS*, (cf.S.370, Vl.720, SNG Cop. 876). Toned, extremely fine and rare and with collector's packet description.

Ex Pat Boland Collection.

Estimate
$500
Result Status
Sold
Prices Realised
$500

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