Lot 1615
Sale 54 · Important Australian & World Coins, Historical Medals, War Medals, Australian, New Zealand & World Banknotes
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Description
Italy, Calabria, Tarentum (Taras), (420-380 B.C.), silver stater, (7.90 grams), obv. naked rider cantering to left, holding bridle with both hands, E(reversed)**L* below, rev. Taras astride a dolphin to right, within line border, (cf.S.336, Vl.319 [same dies], cf.SNG ANS 877). Slightly off centre, attractive tone, sharp strike, good very fine and a very rare type.
The letters beneath the horse Ravel believes are those relating to the artist as his signature.
- Estimate
- $600
- Result Status
- Sold
- Prices Realised
- $700