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Identification and Creation

Object Number
1.1965.200
Title
Didrachm of Tarentum
Classification
Coins
Work Type
coin
Date
281 BCE-272 BCE
Places
Creation Place: Ancient & Byzantine World, Europe, Tarentum-Taras (Calabria)
Period
Hellenistic period, Early
Culture
Greek
Persistent Link
https://hvrd.art/o/197085

Physical Descriptions

Medium
Silver
Metal
AR
Technique
Struck
Dimensions
6.53 g
Die Axis
12
Denomination
didrachm
Inscriptions and Marks
  • inscription: obverse: SI
    LUKWN
  • inscription: reverse: TARAS
    GU

State, Edition, Standard Reference Number

Standard Reference Number
Evans VII A: Vlasto 730 var.

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
1.1965.200
Division
Asian and Mediterranean Art
Contact
am_asianmediterranean@harvard.edu
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Descriptions

Description
Obv.: Horseman on horse prancing r., holding round shield and three lances; w/ Nike to r.; Rev.: Dolphin rider holding kantharos and trident

Verification Level

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