Lot 1777

Sale 68 · Important Australian & World Coins, Medals & Banknotes

Description

Italy, Calabria, Taras, (281-272 B.C.), silver stater, (6.444 grams), obv. naked boy rider crowning stationary horse to right, **IW* to left, below **IALO* above Ionic column, rev. Taras astride a dolphin to left, holding distaff and akrostolion, to right AN, below TAPA**S* letters, (cf.S.363, cf.Vl.803-808 [different dies], SNG ANS 1149 [same dies]). Toned, well centred, extremely fine and scarce type.

Estimate
$1,000
Result Status
Sold
Prices Realised
$1,250