Posted elsewhere but deserves posting here

WestySteve

When people ask me why I collect world coins I’ll just show them this coin.

silverpop

coin

bidask

Nice design !

SmEagle1795

That quadriga and Nike depiction is a direct call back to ancient Greek coins:

bidask

@SmEagle1795 said:
That quadriga and Nike depiction is a direct call back to ancient Greek coins:

The ancients knew how to make great designs !

TwoKopeiki

@WestySteve said:
When people ask me why I collect world coins I’ll just show them this coin.

Awesome coin and design!

@SmEagle1795 wow!

WestySteve

Thanks all. This coin struck me as one of the most beautiful 20th century designs. Happy to get one.

Bob13

I've wanted one of those too - the Italian coins of this era are appealing. Only chariot I have is slightly older:

asheland

@SmEagle1795 said:
That quadriga and Nike depiction is a direct call back to ancient Greek coins:

Those are just simply incredible!