CVC & Collectables presents a stunning example of Magna Graecia coinage: a silver Didrachm from Tarentum (modern Taranto) in Calabria, struck circa 380–340 BC and certified NGC VF. Featuring dynamic imagery on both sides, this coin reflects the military strength, maritime dominance, and mythic identity of one of Southern Italy’s most powerful Greek colonies.
Coin Highlights:
- Region: Tarentum, Calabria (Magna Graecia)
- Date: c. 380–340 BC
- Denomination: Didrachm
- Material: Silver
- Grade: NGC VF
- Obverse: Helmeted nude warrior on galloping horse left, holding round shield and reins; control mark Δ (delta) beneath horse
- Reverse: TAPΑΣ (TARAS); nude figure of Taras astride dolphin left, holding cantharus (drinking cup) in extended right hand, E beneath dolphin; smaller dolphin leaping below
- Type: Classic early Tarentine coinage
Collectibility:
Coins from Tarentum are highly prized for their intricate design and mythological resonance. This VF-certified specimen offers strong detail, particularly in the facial features and musculature of both the horseman and the figure of Taras. An excellent piece for collectors of Greek colonial coinage, myth-themed issues, or early Italian-Greek mints.
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