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Italy: Calabria, Tarentum. 272-235 BC. AR Drachm (6.2 g). obv: Naked youth on horseback
left, placing wreath on horse's head; FILOKRA below below, EY(W) above. rev: Taras on
dolphin left, holding kantharos and trident. Bunch of grapes behind, RAS below. Small die
flaw at 5:00 on reverse; a little area of flatness on Taras' head. Vlasto 826-846 (var.);
SNG ANS 1161-76 (sim). From a very old American collection. Toned near-EF; Wonderful,
original cabinet patina. |
