Ancient Greece
272-235 B.C.E.
Tarentum in southern Italy.
*The only colony founded by Spartans*
Silver italic stater of 6.6 grams.
Obverse, the famous boy on a dolphin, who is Tarus the son of Poseidon and the mythical founder of the city. Shown holding a trident. The dolphin was sent by his father to rescue him from a shipwreck.
Reverse, jockey crowning horse, **unusual and rare owl symbol**. Tapas written below.
Very fine condition.
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