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 Ch VF 4531891-068 Obverse: Helmeted warrior on horse left, holding shield Reverse: Taras astride dolphin leftTaras, 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.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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Denomination: Didrachm
Historical Period: Greek (450 BC-100 AD)
Composition: Silver
Year: 302 BC
Era: Ancient
Grade: Ch VF
Country/Region of Manufacture: Italy
Certification: NGC
