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CALABRIA Tarentum 302-281 BC Silver Didrachm Taras Horse Dolphin NGC AU Coin D51

Description: Greek Coin of CALABRIA Tarentum. Circa 302-280 BC. AR Didrachm (21mm, 7.73 gm, 11h) Arethon, Sa-, and Cas-, magistrates. Reference: Vlasto 666. HGC I 813. Certified: NGC AU 4/5 - 4/5 6625605-041 Obverse: Youth on horseback right, nude, crowning horse; ΣA to left, APE-ΘΩN below Reverse: TAPAΣ, Taras astride dolphin left, tripod in outstretched right hand; CAΣ below. HN Italy 957 corr. (AΣ on reverse). See the Genuine History Collection Taras, the eponymous hero of Tarentum (modern-day Tarento, Italy), was the son of Poseidon, god of the sea, and the nymph Cornus. As an infant, he was abducted by a giant eagle but was dropped into the sea and was miraculously rescued by a dolphin sent by his father, Poseidon. The dolphin guided Taras to the shore, where he was found and raised by the local people. In gratitude, they named their city after him. Obverse: The portrayal of a Warrior on horseback holding a palm tied with a fillet symbolizes victory and martial prowess. Reverse: The image of Phalanthos, the legendary founder of Tarentum, riding a dolphin, holding a kantharos (drinking vessel) and a trident, signifies the city's maritime heritage. The eagle behind Phalanthos might represent divine protection or sovereignty. Coins from Tarentum often highlighted its cultural and economic prominence. The city's strategic location facilitated trade and maritime activities, as depicted by the Taras-on-dolphin motif.

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CALABRIA Tarentum 302-281 BC Silver Didrachm Taras Horse Dolphin NGC AU Coin D51CALABRIA Tarentum 302-281 BC Silver Didrachm Taras Horse Dolphin NGC AU Coin D51CALABRIA Tarentum 302-281 BC Silver Didrachm Taras Horse Dolphin NGC AU Coin D51CALABRIA Tarentum 302-281 BC Silver Didrachm Taras Horse Dolphin NGC AU Coin D51

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Denomination: Didrachm

Historical Period: Greek (450 BC-100 AD)

Cleaned/Uncleaned: Uncleaned

Composition: Silver

Year: 302 BC

Era: Ancient

Certification Number: 6625605-041

Grade: AU

KM Number: Vlasto 666. HGC I 813

Country/Region of Manufacture: Greece

Certification: NGC

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