Coin: Didrachm, Taranto

1900.63.0012

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Artifact Identification Coin: Didrachm, Taranto   (1900.63.0012)
Classification/
Nomenclature
  1. Communication Artifacts
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  3. Exchange Media
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  5. N/A
Artist/Maker Unknown
Geographic Location
Period Classical Greece
Date 344-334 BCE
Culture Greek
Location Not on Exhibit

Physical Analysis

Dimension 1 (Diameter) 2.20 cm
Dimension 2 (Depth) .32 cm
Dimension 3 (N/A) N/A
Weight 7.83 g
Measuring Remarks N/A
Materials Metal--Silver
Manufacturing Processes Cast

Research Remarks

Description

This Greek coin is a silver Didrachm from the ancient city Tarentum, now Taranto in the Calabria region of Italy. Italy, as well as Sicily, was part of Magna Graecia (Great Greece) that had Greek colonies. The coin was struck in the mid-4th century BCE. The obverse displays a horse and its rider. The reverse displays Taras riding a dolphin, which saved him after a shipwreck. He founded the city of Taras where he reached land. To the right of Taras’ head are the letters TAPA (Tau Alpha Rho Alpha), the letters denoting it from Taras.

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Artifact History

Credit Line/Dedication N/A
Reproduction N/A

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