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Identification and Creation

Object Number
1.1965.147
Title
Didrachm of Tarentum
Classification
Coins
Work Type
coin
Date
355 BCE-340 BCE
Places
Creation Place: Ancient & Byzantine World, Europe, Tarentum-Taras (Calabria)
Period
Classical period, Late
Culture
Greek
Persistent Link
https://hvrd.art/o/196971

Physical Descriptions

Medium
Silver
Metal
AR
Technique
Struck
Dimensions
7.88 g
Die Axis
12
Denomination
didrachm
Inscriptions and Marks
  • inscription: obverse: D
  • inscription: reverse: TARAS

State, Edition, Standard Reference Number

Standard Reference Number
FB 668b, Vlasto 442

Acquisition and Rights

Credit Line
Harvard Art Museums/Arthur M. Sackler Museum, Loan from the Trustees of the Arthur Stone Dewing Greek Numismatic Foundation
Object Number
1.1965.147
Division
Asian and Mediterranean Art
Contact
am_asianmediterranean@harvard.edu
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Descriptions

Description
Obv.: Horseman, l., vaulting from cantering horse and holding small shield and spear behind; below, Greek Delta; Rev.: Dolphin-rider, l., sitting sideways w/ legs crossed, holding trident; inscription down r.; below, Greek Kappa and waves; overstruck (on Corinth? outline of r. facing helmet bowl visible to l.)

Verification Level

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