Ancient Stars
Calabria, Taras
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Coin Details
| Origin/Country: |
ANCIENT - GREEK CIVIC (7th CENT BC - 1st CENT AD) CALABRIA, TARAS c.early 3rd Century BC |
| Item Description: |
AR Didrachm Calabria, Taras rv Taras(?) on dolphin obv horseman w/buckler |
| Full Grade: |
NGC AU Strike: 5/5 Surface: 5/5 |
| Owner: |
PAL Collection |
Owner Comments:
From "100 Greatest Ancient Coins" by Harlan Berk - "Legend tells that Taras fell into the sea during a shipwreck and only survived because Poseidon sent a dolphin to carry him to shore. The city of Tarentum was founded where he landed."