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Delve into the past with this c.380-334 BC Calabria, Taras (Tarentum) AR Didrachm coin featuring a horseman and dolphin design. Minted in Taras (Tarentum), Calabria (modern-day Taranto, Italy), this silver coin is certified by NGC as VF grade. The coin's obverse depicts a naked horseman dismounting left, holding a small round shield, while the reverse shows Taras astride a dolphin left. The coin's journey through time is evident in its design and composition, offering a glimpse into the historical period between 450 BC and 100 AD. With its certification number 4681916-012, this Didrachm is not only a valuable collector's item but also a piece of the ancient world that continues to fascinate and inspire. Features Issuer: Tarentum (Taras) (Calabria) Type: Standard circulation coins Value: Nomos (2) [Also referred to a Didrachm) Currency: Campanian (Italic-Achaean) drachm Composition: Silver Diameter: ~21.4 mm Shape: Round (irregular) Technique: Hammered Orientation: Variable alignment ↺ Demonetized: Yes References: SNG ANS 1# 926 Obverse: Naked horseman dismounting left, holding small round shield; A below Script: Greek Reverse: TAΡAΣ below, Taras astride dolphin left, holding ball of wool in extended right hand, left hand at side; Σ (S) below. Script: Greek Lettering: TAΡAΣ Mint: Taras (Tarentum), Calabria, modern-day Taranto, Italy