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Obverse: Nude rider crowns a horse stepping right with his right hand while holding the reins in his left; a small Nike flies forward to crown the rider. Inscribed before the horse: EY; below the horse: DAMOK[RITOS]. Reverse: Taras (wreathed?) astride a dolphin swimming to the right; he holds a cornucopia in his raised right hand, and a trident with his left, which rests against his shoulder. Inscribed behind Taras is a monogram, and below the dolphin, TARAS.

Details

  • Title: Stater (Front)
  • Creator: Unknown
  • Date Created: 270–250 B.C.
  • Location Created: Tarentum (Taras), South Italy
  • Physical Dimensions: 0.0062 kg (0.0137 lb.)
  • Type: Coin
  • External Link: Find out more about this object on the Museum website.
  • Medium: Silver
  • Terms of Use: Open Content
  • Number: 82.NB.118.29
  • Culture: Greek (South Italian)
  • Credit Line: The J. Paul Getty Museum, Villa Collection, Malibu, California
  • Creator Display Name: Unknown
  • Classification: Coins (Money)

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