• two sides pf ancient coin Calabria boy on dolphin, and warrior on horseback
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Greek Italy. Southern Apulia, Tarentum. AR Nomos, c. 272-240 BC. Taras on dolphin

Greek Italy. Southern Apulia, Tarentum. AR Nomos, c. 272-240 BC. Taras on dolphin

FT-1005

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  • Italy: Calabria,  Southern Apulia, Tarentum
  • Date: c. 272-240 BC. Hippoda- and Di-, magistrates.
  • Denomination: Silver (AR) didrachm
  • Dimensions: 21.20mm (0.83 inches) , 5.88 grams
  • Obverse: Warrior on horseback riding right, holding spear; below, HIΠΠOΔA. 
  • Reverse: Taras riding on dolphin left, holding kantharos and distaff; behind, ΔI and oinochoe; below, TAP[AΣ]. 
  • Notes: HN Italy 1040; Vlasto 904-6; HGC 1 894. AR. 5.87 g. 21.5 mm. 
    Toned. Slight peripheral roughness. VF.
  • FT-1005
    David R. Sear: 192CO/GC/CY/CO

Oinochoe- is a Greek one handled vase used during ceremonies.
Kantharos- is an ancient Greek deep bowled drinking cup for drinking wine and ritual purposes.

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Certificate of Authenticty

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