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HN Italy 840Calabria, Tarentum. Ca 470-450 BC. AR Litra. 0.54 gr. Scallop shell within linear circle / Female head left within linear circle. HN Italy 840.TextFull Size
HN Italy 1076CALABRIA, Tarentum. Circa 280-228 BC. AR Obol (8mm, 0.54 g, 3h). Kantharos; pellets to left, right, and above / Kantharos; E to left, pellet to right. Vlasto -; HN Italy 1076. TextFull Size
Vlasto 14 Calabria, Tarentum AV Twentieth-Stater. ca 334-331 BC. Attic Standard. Donative issue struck for Alexander the Molossian's campaigns. Radiate, facing head of Helios slightly right / TAPAN, thunderbolt; APOL to right. TextFull Size
Vlasto 27 Calabria, Tarentum. ~275-272 BC. AV Sixth-Stater or Hekte. Laureate head of Apollo left / Herakles, club raised about to strike, fighting the Nemean lion; bow and quiver to left. TextFull Size
Vlasto 49 Calabria, Tarentum. Circa 276-272 BC. AV Quarter Stater. Laureate head of Apollo right; AP monogram behind / Eagle standing left on thunderbolt; AP monogram to left. Fischer-Bossert G59, HN Italy 986. TextFull Size
Vlasto 57 CALABRIA, Tarentum. ca 280 BC. AV Quarter Stater - Triobol (2.15 gm). Laureate head of Apollo right; NK monogram behind / TARANTINWN left, eagle standing right on thunderbolt; FI upper right, two amphorae surmounted by stars right, NIKAP in exergue. SNG Cop 837. TextFull Size
Vlasto 59 Taras, Calabria, AR Nomos. TAPAS, Taras astride dolphin right / four-spoked wheel. TextFull Size
Vlasto 68 CALABRIA, Tarentum. ca 510-500 BC. AR Nomos TARAS, Phalanthos astride dolphin right, left hand extended; pecten below / Incuse of obverse. SNG ANS 825. TextFull Size
Vlasto 79 CALABRIA. Ancient imitation of Tarentum. Ca. 480-470 BC (date of prototype). Silver nomos (7.35 gm). Blundered legend (LIIRA retrograde), Taras astride dolphin right, scallop shell below / Four-spoked wheel. Fischer-Bossert N' 8a (this coin). Vlasto 79 (this coin). TextFull Size
Vlasto 80 CALABRIA, Tarentum. ca 480-470 BC. AR Nomos. TAPAS, Phalanthos on dolphin right, left hand extended, right hand at side; pecten below / Four-spoked wheel. SNG ANS 828. TextFull Size
Vlasto 89 CALABRIA, Tarentum. ca 480-470 BC. AR Nomos. TAPAS, Phalanthos on dolphin left, right hand extended, right hand at side; pecten below / Four-spoked wheel. TextFull Size
Vlasto 116 CALABRIA, Tarentum. ca 490-480 BC. AR Nomos. T-A-P-A-S, Phalanthos on dolphin right, left hand extended, holding cuttle fish in right hand / TAPA, hippocamp right; pecten below. SNG ANS 834. TextFull Size
Vlasto 119 CALABRIA, Tarentum. ca 490-480 BC. AR Nomos. T-A-P-A, Phalanthos on dolphin right, left hand extended, holding cuttle fish in right hand / TAP-A-, hippocamp right; pecten below. SNG ANS 837. TextFull Size
Vlasto 131 CALABRIA, Tarentum. ca 465-455 BC. AR Nomos. TARAS, Phalanthos on dolphin right, both hands extended holding a wreath / Hippocamp right; crab below. SNG ANS 839. TextFull Size
Vlasto 169 CALABRIA, Tarentum. ca 455 BC. AR Nomos. TAPAS, Taras on dolphin right, both hands extended; pecten & octopus below / Phalanthos seated right on diphros draped with a fleece, holding kantharos in right hand, spindle in left. TextFull Size
Vlasto 185 Taras, Calabria, AR didrachm, (7.77g) c. 470-425 BC, Phalanthos riding dolphin right, arms extended, scallop shell below, ethnic behind. / Taras Oikistes (?) seated left. TextFull Size
Vlasto 189 Calabria, Tarentum AR Nomos. ca 450-440 BC. Taras on dolphin right, arms extended, scallop shell below; TAPAS (retrograde) behind / Taras seated left on diphros, naked to waist, with staff & distaff. TextFull Size
Vlasto 194 CALABRIA, Tarentum. ca 450-440 BC. AR Nomos. TAPAS, Taras on dolphin left, both hands extended; pecten below / Phalanthos seated left on diphros, holding spindle in right hand, scepter in left. TextFull Size
Vlasto 212 CALABRIA, Tarentum. ca 430-425 BC. AR Nomos. Diademed Phalanthos seated left on stool, holding kantharos in extended right hand, spindle in left; wreathed altar before / TARAN-TI-NWN, Taras on dolphin right, left hand extended, right hand at side; pecten below. TextFull Size
Vlasto 213 CALABRIA, Tarentum. ca 430-425 BC. AR Nomos. T-ARA-N-TI-NWN, Taras on dolphin right, left hand extended, right hand at side; pecten below / Phalanthos seated left on stool, holding kantharos in extended right hand, spindle in left. SNG ANS 854. TextFull Size
Vlasto 217 Calabria, Tarentum. 430-425 BC. AR Nomos. Phalantos on dolphin to right, shrimp below / Taras seated left on chair, holding out bird by its wings. TextFull Size
Vlasto 223 Calabria, Tarentum. 430-425 BC. AR Nomos (7.22 gm). Phalantos on dolphin to right, shrimp below / Taras seated left on chair, holding out bird at which a panther cub jumps. TextFull Size
Vlasto 228 CALABRIA, Tarentum.ca 430-425 BC. AR Nomos. T-AR-ANTINWN, Taras on dolphin left, holding akrostolion in right hand, left hand at side / Phalanthos seated left on chair leaning slightly forwards, left elbow on back of chair, right hand extended holding a spindle downwards. SNG ANS 855. TextFull Size
Vlasto 237 CALABRIA, Tarentum. ca 425-415 BC. AR Nomos. Taras astride dolphin left, right hand extended, holding Boeotian shaped shield on left arm; pecten below / Phalanthos seated left with legs crossed on diphros, holding staff in right hand, spindle on ground behind. SNG ANS 858. TextFull Size
Vlasto 260 CALABRIA, Tarentum. ca 450-440 BC. AR Nomos. TAPA, Taras astride dolphin right, right hand extended, left hand at side; T before, waves below / Nude horseman galloping right, holding whip in left hand, reins in right. TextFull Size
Vlasto 263 CALABRIA, Tarentum. ca 450-440 BC. AR Nomos. iT-ARA-NTINW-N HMI, Taras astride dolphin right, right hand extended, left hand at side; P behind / Nude horseman galloping right; Q below. TextFull Size
Vlasto 273 CALABRIA, Tarentum. ca 450-440 BC. AR Nomos. Taras astride dolphin left, right hand extended, left hand at side; P behind, octopus below / TA-RAS, nude horseman galloping left, holding whip in left hand, reins in right. TextFull Size
Vlasto 282 Calabria, Tarentum. Circa 440-425 BC. AR Nomos. Phalanthos astride dolphin right; pecten below / Horseman galloping left, holding reins & whip. Fischer-Bossert 214c, SNG ANS 853, HN Italy 847. TextFull Size
Vlasto 283 Taras, Calabria AR Stater. ca 380-345 BC. Naked youth on horseback, left / Taras seated on dolphin right, scallop shell below. TextFull Size
Vlasto 290 Calabria, Tarentum. ca 450-430 BC. AR Nomos. Taras astride dolphin right, right hand extended; shell below / Horseman galloping left; kantharos below. TextFull Size
Vlasto 291 CALABRIA, Tarentum. ca 400-390 BC. AR Nomos. T-AR-AN-T-INWN, Taras astride dolphin right, right hand extended, left hand at side; K behind, pecten below / Nude horseman galloping right; Q below. SNG ANS 866. TextFull Size
Vlasto 320 CALABRIA, Tarentum. ca 415-405 BC. AR Nomos. Nude youth on horseback right, placing wreath on the horse's head; caduceus before, LA in ex / TARAS, Taras astride dolphin right, left hand extended, right hand at side. TextFull Size
Vlasto 323 Calabria, Taras, AR Nomos. ca 430-380 BC. Taras astride dolphin right / Naked ephebos crowning horse right. TextFull Size
Vlasto 327 Taras, Calabria Fourre Stater. 430-380 BC. Naked Ephebos crowning stationary horse / Taras seated on dolphin right. TextFull Size
Vlasto 332 Calabria, Tarentum. Circa 400-390 BC. AR Nomos. Youth, holding whip & rein, on horse galloping right; L below / Phalanthos astride dolphin left, holding akrostolion. Fischer-Bossert 352a, SNG ANS 881, HN Italy 850. TextFull Size
Vlasto 334 Calabria, Tarentum AR Nomos. Circa 400-390 BC. Nude ephebos on horse galloping right / Taras riding dolphin left, holding acrostolion. Vlasto 334. TextFull Size
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Vlasto 336 Calabria, Tarentum. Circa 390-385 BC. AR Nomos. Youth on horseback galloping right / Taras astride dolphin left, holding acrostolion. TextFull Size
Vlasto 339 CALABRIA, Tarentum. ca 400-390 BC. AR Nomos. Nude youth on horseback galloping right; L below / TARAS, Taras astride dolphin left, holding acrostolion in extended right hand, left hand at side. SNG ANS 882. TextFull Size
Vlasto 353 Calabria, Taras AR Didrachm. 380-345 BC. Taras on dolphin, small HP (artist's signature) below, TAPAS below. / Boy on horse right, bearing wreath. TextFull Size
Vlasto 378 Calabria, Tarentum AR Nomos. Circa 390-385 BC. Nude warrior on horseback left, holding small round shield on left arm; A below / Taras astride dolphin left; R below. SNG ANS 900. TextFull Size
Vlasto 388 Calabria, Tarentum AR Nomos. ca 380-345 BC. Helmeted horseman mounted left, carrying round shield; D below / Taras on dolphin left, holding kantharos; waves, small dolphin & E below. SNG ANS 405. TextFull Size
Vlasto 390 Calabria, Tarentum. Circa 350-345 BC. AR Nomos. Naked warrior on horseback left / Taras on dolphin swimming right. TextFull Size
Vlasto 395 CALABRIA, Tarentum. c344-340 BC. AR Nomos. Nude horseman dismounting, carrying small round shield; K and pecten below / Taras on dolphin left, holding trident and cuttlefish. TextFull Size
Vlasto 403 Taras, Calabria Fourre Stater. 380-345 BC. Boy on horse walking left, holding bridle of 2nd horse, Nike flying above crowning boy / Taras seated on dolphin left, holding kantharos, square raised tablet below. TextFull Size
Vlasto 408 CALABRIA, Tarentum. ca 365-355 BC. AR Nomos. Nude youth on horseback right; ithyphallic herm with its head tied with a fillet before, TE below / TARAS, Taras astride dolphin left, holding an oenochoe in his extended left hand, right hand at side. TextFull Size
Vlasto 412 CALABRIA, Tarentum. ca 380-345 BC. AR Nomos. Nude youth crowning horse prancing left; pecten below / TAPAS below, Taras astride dolphin left, holding kantharos in extended right hand, left hand at side. TextFull Size
Vlasto 427 Calabria, Tarentum AR Nomos. Circa 380-370 BC. Nude youth on horseback right, placing wreath on horse's head; S below / Taras astride dolphin left, extending hand. TextFull Size
Vlasto 434 CALABRIA, Tarentum. ca 380-375/70 BC. AR Nomos. Naked horseman dismounting left, holding small round shield; A below / TARAS below, Taras astride dolphin left, holding ball of wool in extended right hand, left hand at side; S below. SNG ANS 926. TextFull Size
Vlasto 435 Calabria, Tarentum AR Nomos. Circa 380-370 BC. Nude horseman, holding small round shield, dismounting his horse left; A below / Taras seated on dolphin left, holding ball of wool; S below. SNG ANS 926. TextFull Size
Vlasto 437 Calabria, Tarentum AR Nomos. ca 355–340 BC. Horseman left in act of dismounting, holding round shield, Greek letter under horse / ΤΑΡΑ—Σ, Taras astride dolphin left, holding crested Corinthian helmet, I under dolphin, line of waves below. Fischer-Bossert Group 47, 656 (V252/R508), SNG ANS 928–929. TextFull Size
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Vlasto 438 CALABRIA, Tarentum. ca 344-334 BC. AR Nomos. Naked horseman dismounting left, holding small round shield & lance; T below / TARA-S behind, Taras astride dolphin left, holding crested helmet in right hand, left hand at side; I & waves below. TextFull Size
Vlasto 442 CALABRIA, Tarentum. ca 344-334 BC. AR Nomos. Naked horseman dismounting left, holding small round shield & lance; ­ below / TARA-S behind, Taras astride dolphin left, holding trident over right shoulder, left hand at side; K & waves below. TextFull Size
Vlasto 452 Calabria, Tarentum. c365-355 BC. AR Nomos. Nude youth on horseback walking right; Q below horse / TARAS, Taras on dolphin left. SNG ANS 940. TextFull Size
Vlasto 488 Calabria, Tarentum. Circa 380-345 BC. AR Nomos. Naked horseman galloping right / Taras on dolphin left, holding wreath. TextFull Size
Vlasto 510 CALABRIA, Tarentum. ca 340-335 BC. AR Nomos. Nude youth on horseback right, placing wreath on horse's head; F before, naked youth below removing stone from horse's hoof / TAR-AS, Taras astride dolphin left, holding kantharos in extended right hand, small round shield & trident in left; E & waves below. TextFull Size
Vlasto 538 CALABRIA, Tarentum. ca 333-330 BC. AR Nomos. Nude warrior on horseback right, holding round shield & two lances in left hand, spear pointed downwards in right; T behind, L before, KAL/D below / TARAS left, Taras astride dolphin right, holding crested helmet; star before & behind, FI below. SNG ANS 966. TextFull Size
Vlasto 563 Calabria, Tarentum. Circa 440-425 BC. AR Nomos. Rider on horseback left; horse's head held by youth to left, standing right; I- to left, D to right, KAL below / Phalanthos astride dolphin right, holding bow & arrow; FI below. SNG ANS 975, HN Italy 900. TextFull Size
Vlasto 566 Calabria, Tarentum AR Nomos. ca 334-330 BC. Naked horseman mounted right, holding shield & spear; FI below / TAPAS, Taras seated on dolphin left, holding distaff; before, eagle; below, FI & waves. TextFull Size
Vlasto 570 CALABRIA, Tarentum. ca 302-290 BC. AR Nomos. Nude warrior on horseback right, holding round shield & two lances in left hand, spear pointed downwards in right; AR monogram behind, FI below / Taras astride dolphin left, holding spindle over left shoulder, right hand at side; FILIS right, eagle standing right on the left, waves below. TextFull Size
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Vlasto 580 CALABRIA, Tarentum. ca 290-281 BC. AR Nomos. Nude warrior on horseback right, holding round shield & two lances in left hand, spear pointed downwards in right; SI below / TARAS right, Taras astride dolphin left, holding spindle over left shoulder, right hand at side; eagle before, FI & waves below. TextFull Size
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Vlasto 585 Calabria, Tarentum. Circa 334-330 BC. AR Nomos. Naked horseman mounted right, holding shield, two lances and a spear; SA below / TARAS behind Taras seated on dolphin left, holding distaff; prow below. TextFull Size
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Vlasto 586 Calabria, Tarentum. ca 290-281 BC. AR Nomos. Nude warrior on horseback right, holding round shield & two lances in left hand, spear pointed downwards in right, SA below / TARAS right, Taras astride dolphin left, holding dolphin in extended right hand, spindle over left shoulder; prow below. SNG ANS 986. TextFull Size
Vlasto 589 CALABRIA, Tarentum. ca 290-281 BC. AR Nomos. Nude warrior, in Phrygian helmet, on horseback right, holding round shield & two lances in left hand, spear pointed downwards in right; FILI below / TARAS right, Taras astride dolphin left, holding dolphin in extended right hand, spindle over left shoulder; FI before, waves below, ivy leaf right. SNG ANS 989. TextFull Size
Vlasto 595 Calabria, Tarentum. Circa 334-330 BC. AR Nomos. Naked horseman mounted right, holding shield and spear; DAI below / Taras seated on dolphin left, holding shield and trident; below, shell; to left, FI. TextFull Size
Vlasto 603 CALABRIA, Tarentum. ca 315-302 BC. AR Nomos. Nude warrior on horseback right, holding round shield & two lances in left hand, spear pointed downwards in right; SA below / TARAS right, Taras astride dolphin left, holding kantharos in extended right hand, trident over left shoulder; AP monogram before; dolphin left below. SNG ANS 995. TextFull Size
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Vlasto 616 Calabria, Tarentum. Circa 332-302 BC. AR Nomos. Rider on horseback right, brandishing spear, holding two other spears & shield; SA below / Phalanthos astride dolphin left, holding kantharos & trident; W above & S below arm; below, dolphin left. SNG ANS 1000, HN Italy 937. TextFull Size
Vlasto 640 Taras, Calabria, AR didrachm, (7.63g) 334-330 BC, signed by Kal... and Aristoxenes, Taras astride dolphin to left, holding oar and extending kantharos, KL below amphora, TAPAS below. / Boy on horse right, spearing with lance. TextFull Size
Vlasto 649 Taras, Calabria Fourre Stater. Phalantos in crested helmet on horse, left, holding large round shield / Taras of Dionysiac type on dolphin left, holding distaff, trident behind. TextFull Size
Vlasto 655 Taras, Calabria, AR didrachm. 334-330 BC, Taras astride dolphin left, holding out a water snake & whip, KOM below, TAPAS below. / Naked horseman right crowning himself with wreath. TextFull Size
Vlasto 660 Calabria, Tarentum. 325-315 BC. AR Nomos. Nude youth on horseback left, crowning horse; SA above, actor's mask below / Taras astride dolphin left, holding kantharos; FI below. TextFull Size
Vlasto 673 Calabria, Tarentum AR Nomos. ca 281-272 BC. Nude youth on horseback placing wreath on horse's head; SA above, FILI/APCOS in two lines below / TAPAS, Taras astride dolphin to the left, holding bunch of grapes in extended right hand; AGA below. SNG ANS 1051-1054. TextFull Size
Vlasto 674 Calabria, Tarentum. Circa 302-281 BC. AR Nomos. Nude youth on horseback placing wreath on horse's head; AGA below. TextFull Size
Vlasto 679 Calabria, Tarentum AR Nomos. Civic coinage resumed, ca 302–281 BC. Nike standing right, restraining horse rearing left, bearing helmeted, cuirassed ephebe holding round shield / TAPAS, Taras half-kneeling on dolphin left, extending right hand, in left holding round shield inscribed E & two javelins, ZOP in left field, line of waves below. SNG ANS 1056. TextFull Size
Vlasto 684 Tarentum. c281-272 BC. AR Nomos. Nude warrior on horseback left, carrying small round shield; SL to right, FILWN below / Taras seated on dolphin left, Nike in right hand; waves below. SNG ANS 1060. TextFull Size
Vlasto 687 Calabria, Tarentum AR Nomos. ca 302-280 BC. Naked horseman mounted left, carrying small round shield; FILOKLHS below, SI behind / Taras astride dolphin left, holding wreath, TAPAS to right, LUL below. TextFull Size
Vlasto 688 Calabria, Tarentum AR Nomos. ca 302-280 BC. Naked horseman mounted left, carrying small round shield; FILOKLHS below, SI behind / Taras astride dolphin left, holding wreath; LY below. SNG ANS 1063. TextFull Size
Vlasto 692 CALABRIA, Tarentum. ca 302-280 BC. AR Nomos. Nude warrior on horseback right, holding round shield & two lances in left hand, spear pointed downwards in right; SI behind, ­EINOKPATHS below / TARAS right, Taras astride dolphin left, holding dolphin in extended right hand, left hand at side. SNG ANS 1066. TextFull Size
Vlasto 695 Calabria, Tarentum AR Nomos. Circa 302-281 BC. Nude warrior on horseback right, holding round shield & two lances in left hand, spear pointed downwards in right; SI behind, LUKWN below / Taras astride dolphin left, holding small dolphin in extended hand. SNG ANS 1069. TextFull Size
Vlasto 700 Calabria, Taras AR Didrachm. Warrior on horseback left, EY above / TAPAS above, SSOP to left, Taras seated on dolphin, right, small seahorse beneath. TextFull Size
Vlasto 704 Calabria, Tarentum AR Nomos. Civic coinage resumed, ca 302–281 BC. Nude jockey on horse leaping right, EY behind, ΝΙΚΟΔΑ[ΜΟΣ] beneath horse / ΤΑΡΑΣ, Taras astride dolphin left, holding cantharus & distaff, below ZOP & gazelle standing left, head lowered, looking backward. SNGANS 1079. TextFull Size
Vlasto 710 Calabria, Tarentum. ~281-272 BC. AR Nomos. Nude warrior on horseback right; EU behind, API-STIP below / Taras on dolphin right, holding arrow and bow; DI and elephant below. SNG ANS 1081. TextFull Size
Vlasto 711 Calabria, Tarentum. Circa 280-272 BC. AR Nomos. Time of Pyrrhos. Nude warrior on horseback right; GU behind, ARI-[STI-P] below / Taras on dolphin right, holding arrow & bow; ŠI & elephant below. SNG ANS 1081. TextFull Size
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Vlasto 713 Calabria, Tarentum. c281-272 BC. AR Nomos. Nude warrior on horseback; EU SOSTR/ATOS / Taras on dolphin, holding Nike and cornucopiae; POLU, and thunderbolt in fields. SNG ANS 1086. TextFull Size
Vlasto 713ff Tarentum. c281-272 BC. AR Nomos. Helmeted warrior on horseback right, holding spear and shield; GU left, SWSTRATOS below / Taras on dolphin left, with cornucopiae and Nike who crowns him; POLU before, thunderbolt behind. TextFull Size
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Vlasto 714 Calabria, Tarentum AR Nomos. ca 334-330 BC. Helmeted, nude warrior, with lances & sheild, on horse prancing right; PU behind, SWSTRATWS below / TAPAS, Taras astride dolphin to the left, holding Nike & cornucopiae. SNG ANS 1084-1085. TextFull Size
Vlasto 720 Calabria, Tarentum. Circa 281-272 BC. AR Nomos (6.46 gm). Warrior on horseback right / Taras on dolphin left, holding Nike and trident. TextFull Size
Vlasto 721 Calabria, Tarentum. Circa 280-272 BC. AR Nomos. Phintylos, magistrate. Warrior on horseback right; holding spear, shield, & two lances; EY to left, FINTULOS below / Phalanthos astride dolphin left, holding Nike & trident; POLU to left, prow to lower left. SNG ANS 1088, HN Italy 1002. TextFull Size
Vlasto 722 Calabria, Tarentum. Circa 280-272 BC. AR Nomos. Phintylos, magistrate. Warrior on horseback right; holding spear, shield, & two lances; EY to left, FINTULOS below / Phalanthos astride dolphin left, holding Nike & trident; POLU & prow to left. SNG ANS 1088, HN Italy 1002. TextFull Size
Vlasto 727 Taras, Calabria, AR didrachm. 281-272 BC, Naked horseman on prancing horse right, lancing downward, bearing shield and reserve of two javelins, Nike flying before, bearing wreath, SI behind. / Taras astride dolphin left. TextFull Size
Vlasto 730cf Calabria, Tarentum AR Didrachm. 281-272 BC. Helmeted, nude warrior riding sideways on horse cantering right, spearing downward & holding round shield & two spare javelins, crowned from front by Nike flying left, SI behind, LUKWN under horse / Taras astride dolphin left, holding cantharus & trident, GU in right field. SNG ANS 1096. TextFull Size
Vlasto 730v CALABRIA, Tarentum. ca 280-272 BC. AR Nomos. Nude warrior, in crested helmet, on horseback right, holding round shield & two lances in left hand, spear pointed downwards in right; SI behind, LUKWN below / TARAS below, Taras astride dolphin left, holding kantharos in extended right hand, trident over left shoulder; GU left. TextFull Size
Vlasto 732 Calabria - Tarentum. 281-272 B.C. AR Stater. 5.20 grams. Male standing right, receiving boy on horse left / Taras on dolphin right TextFull Size
Vlasto 736ff CALABRIA, Tarentum. ca 272-240 BC. AR Nomos. Nude youth on horseback left, placing wreath on horse's head; SU above, LUKI/NOS in two lines below / TARAS below, Taras astride dolphin left, hurling trident held overhead in right hand, chlamys wrapped around left arm; owl behind. TextFull Size
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Vlasto 739ff Calabria, Tarentum. c281-272 BC. AR Nomos. Nude youth on horse prancing right, youth placing wreath on horse's head; IW above, NEY/MH below / TAPAS below, Taras sideways on dolphin left, holding horned helmet. TextFull Size
Vlasto 740 Calabria, Tarentum AR Stater. Rider crowning stationary horse / Taras on dolphin left. TextFull Size
Vlasto 742 Calabria - Tarentum. 302-231 B.C. AR Stater. Naked boy seated on horse walking r. which he crowns with a branch / TAPAE, Taras seated sideways on dolphin left, large star in field on each side. TextFull Size
Vlasto 746 CALABRIA, Tarentum. ca 281-272 BC. AR Nomos. Nude youth on horseback right, youth placing wreath on horse's head; IW above, NEY/MH below / TARAS below, Taras on dolphin left, holding horned helmet in right hand, star on each side; APIS above. SNG ANS 1113. TextFull Size
Vlasto 747 CALABRIA, Tarentum. ca 281-272 BC. AR Nomos. Nude youth on horseback right, youth placing wreath on horse's head; IW above, NEY/MH below / TAPAS below, Taras on dolphin left, holding horned helmet in right hand, star on each side; APIS above. SNG ANS 1113. TextFull Size
Vlasto 750 Calabria, Tarentum. c281-272 BC. AR Nomos. Nude youth on horseback right, crowning horse; AP monogram behind, DAMULOS below / Taras on dolphin left, with cornucopiae, shield & trident. TextFull Size
Vlasto 773 Calabria, Tarentum. ca 281-272 BC. AR Nomos. The Dioskouroi riding left, monogram above / Taras on dolphin left, holding Nike in right hand, small shield & two lances in left; PU before, waves below. TextFull Size
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Vlasto 773ff Tarentum. c281-272 BC. AR Nomos. The Dioskouroi riding left; monogram above between heads, SW-D-A-M-OS below / Taras on dolphin left, with Nike & small shield decorated with hippocamp and two lances in left; PU before, waves below. TextFull Size
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Vlasto 784 Calabria, Tarentum. Circa 281-272 BC. AR Nomos (6.04 gm). Youth on horseback crowning horse / Taras on dolphin left, wielding trident. TextFull Size
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Vlasto 785 Calabria, Tarentum. Circa 281-272 BC. AR Nomos (6.56 gm). Warrior on horseback right / Taras on dolphin left, holding trident. TextFull Size
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Vlasto 792 Calabria, Tarentum. ca 281-272 BC. AR Nomos. Helmeted warrior on horse left, holding shield ornamented with eight-rayed star & two spears behind him; APOLLW below, IW behind / TARAS, Dionysiac Taras astride dolphin left, holding distaff & grape-bunch; ANQ behind. TextFull Size
Vlasto 794 Calabria, Tarentum. Circa 281-272 BC. AR Nomos (6.49 gm). Warrior on horseback left, with shield / Taras on dolphin left holding distaff, grapes. TextFull Size
Vlasto 803 Calabria, Tarentum. Circa 281-272 BC. AR Nomos. Naked youth on horseback crowning himself; IW behind, ZALO and Ionic capital below / Taras astride dolphin, holding distaff and akrostolion; AN behind. TextFull Size
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Vlasto 803ff Calabria, Tarentum c281-272 BC. AR Nomos. Naked youth on horseback right crowning himself; IW behind, ZALO and Ionic capital below / Taras astride dolphin left, holding distaff and akrostolion; ANQ behind, TARAS below. TextFull Size
Vlasto 805 Calabria, Tarentum. 302-231 B.C. AR Stater. Naked boy seated on horse pacing r., holding branch above head; below horse, bucranuim / Taras seated l. on dolphin with branch & distaff. TextFull Size
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Vlasto 806ff Calabria, Tarentum. c281-272 BC. AR Nomos. Nude youth crowning himself on horse standing right; IW behind, IALO and capitol of Ionic column below / Taras seated on dolphin left, holding akrostolion and spindle; TAPAS below, ANQ behind. TextFull Size
Vlasto 807 Calabria, Tarentum. Circa 281-272 BC. AR Nomos. Nude youth on horseback right, the youth crowning himself; Ionic capital below / Taras on dolphin left, holding club and TextFull Size
Vlasto 828 Calabria, Tarentum AR Nomos. ca 272-235 BC. Nude jockey on horseback left, crowning mount, NK monogram behind, FILOKRA under horse / Taras astride dolphin left, holding cantharus & trident, APOL to right. SNG ANS 1162-1163. TextFull Size
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Vlasto 836 Taras, Calabria, AR didrachm. c.272-238 BC, Boy on horse left, crowning horse with wreath, SY behind, LYKI NOS below / Taras on dolphin, bearing trident, cloak over arm, owl behind, TAPAS below. SNG ANS 1165. TextFull Size
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Vlasto 836ff Tarentum.c272-235 BC. AR Nomos. Nude youth on horseback left, placing wreath on horse’s head; SU above, LUKI/NOS below / Taras on dolphin left, brandishing trident overhead, chlamys draped over left arm; owl behind. TextFull Size
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Vlasto 837 Calabria, Tarentum. Circa 272-235 BC. AR Nomos (6.55 gm). Youth on horseback left / Taras on dolphin left, holding trident; owl behind. TextFull Size
Vlasto 839 Calabria, Tarentum. c272-235 BC. AR Nomos (6.41 gm). Naked youth on horse left, placing wreath on horse's head / SU, LUKI/NOS, Taras astride dolphin left, owl in field. SNG ANS 1169, SNGCop 916. TextFull Size
Vlasto 841 Calabria, Tarentum. ca 272-235 BC. AR Nomos. Nude youth on horseback left, crowning horse; SU/LUKI/NOS / TA-RAS, Taras on dolphin left, brandishing trident overhead, owl behind. SNGANS 1166-1170. TextFull Size
Vlasto 842 Calabria, Taras AR Didrachm. 273-235 BC. Taras on dolphin, holding trident, being crowned by Victory held in outstretched hand, bunch of grapes behind, TAPAS below / Boy on horse left, bearing palm, EY behind, HI...TIAP below. TextFull Size
Vlasto 842ff Tarentum. c272-235 BC. AR Nomos. Nude youth on horseback left, placing wreath on horse’s head; EY behind, T-ISTIAR below / Taras on dolphin left, holding trident and Nike who crowns him; bunch of grapes behind. TextFull Size
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Vlasto 846 Calabria, Tarentum. c272-235 BC. AR Nomos. Youth on horseback left crowning horse; FILW/TAS in two lines below, DI above / Taras on dolphin left, holding kantharos and distaff; cock behind. TextFull Size
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Vlasto 846ff Tarentum. c272-235 BC. AR Nomos. Nude youth on horseback left, placing wreath on horse’s head; AEI behind, +ILW/TAC below / Taras astride dolphin left, holding kantharos and distaff; cock behind. TextFull Size
Vlasto 850 Tarentum. c272-235 BC. AR Nomos. Nude youth on horse prancing left, placing wreath on horse’s head; +ILOKR/ATHS below / Taras astride dolphin left, holding kantharos in extended right hand, distaff in left; owl behind. SNG ANS 1178. TextFull Size
Vlasto 852 Calabria, Tarentum AR Stater. Naked boy crowning stationary horse right / Taras on dolphin left, holding cornucopiae and kantharos, lighted torch behind, TextFull Size
Vlasto 852ff Tarentum. c272-235 BC. AR Nomos. Nude youth on horseback right, placing wreath on horse’s head; AGAQ-A/RCOS below / Taras on dolphin left, holding kantharos & cornucopiae; torch to right. SNG ANS 1179. TextFull Size
Vlasto 855ff Tarentum. c272-235 BC. AR Nomos. Nude youth on horseback right, placing wreath on horse’s head; FI behind, I-W-PU-ROS below / Taras on dolphin left, holding cornucopiae and trident; bee behind. SNG ANS 1181. TextFull Size
Vlasto 857ff Tarentum. c272-235 BC. AR Nomos. Nude youth on horseback right, placing wreath on horse’s head; LEWN below / Taras on dolphin, holding grapes and trident; monogram behind, lion below. SNG ANS 1185. TextFull Size
Vlasto 859corr CALABRIA, Tarentum. ca 272-240 BC. AR Nomos. Nude youth on horseback right, placing wreath on horse's head; AP monogram behind, satyr mask below, KU/NWN under raised leg / TARAS right, Taras astride dolphin left, holding kantharos in extended right hand, left hand at side. TextFull Size
Vlasto 859ff Tarentum. c272-235 BC. AR Nomos. Nude youth on horse prancing left, placing wreath on horse’s head; monogram behind, mask of satyr below, KY/NW N below raised leg / Taras astride dolphin left, holding kantharos in extended right hand. TextFull Size
Vlasto 873 Taras AR Didrachm. c.250 BC. Nude boy on horseback right, crowning horse, FILOKRA to left, NK monogram below / Taras holding Nike & trident, on dolphin left, ARISTO below. TextFull Size
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Vlasto 877ff Tarentum. c272-235 BC. AR Nomos. Nude warrior on horseback right, holding round shield and two lances in left hand, spear pointed downward in right; AEI behind, ARI-STO/KL-HS below / Taras on dolphin left, holding kantharos and trident; head of nymph behind. TextFull Size
Vlasto 877v Calabria, Tarentum. c272-235 BC. AR Nomos. Nude warrior on horseback galloping right, ?I above, ARI-STO/SL-HK below / Taras astride dolphin holding trident & kantharos; head of a nymph behind, TAPAS below. TextFull Size
Vlasto 878 Calabria, Tarentum. Circa 272-235 BC. AR Nomos (6.43 gm). Warrior on horseback right / Taras on dolphin left, holding kantharos and trident. TextFull Size
Vlasto 879 Calabria, Tarentum. Circa 272-235 BC. AR Nomos. Nude warrior on horseback galloping right, DI above, ARI-STO/KL-H[S] in two lines below / Taras astride dolphin left, holding trident TextFull Size
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Vlasto 884ff Tarentum. c272-235 BC. AR Nomos. Youth on horseback right; FI before, FILHME-NOS below / Taras astride dolphin left, holding tripod in extended right hand, trident over left shoulder; bucranium with fillets behind. SNGANS 1204. TextFull Size
Vlasto 888 Tarentum. c272-235 BC. AR Nomos. Youth on horseback right, right hand raised; FILI CKOC below / Taras astride dolphin left, holding kantharos in extended right hand, trident on left arm; tripod below. SNG ANS 1207. TextFull Size
Vlasto 891ff Tarentum. c272-235 BC. AR Nomos. Helmeted warrior on horseback right, holding spear & shield; FI before, THRAK/LHTOS below / Taras on dolphin left, holding flower & cornucopiae; EP monogram & thymiaterion behind. SNG ANS 1208. TextFull Size
Vlasto 894cf Calabria, Tarentum AR Nomos. ca 272-235 BC. Helmeted, cuirassed warrior on horse cantering right, holding spear & shield, APOL[L]/WNI[OS] under horse / Taras astride dolphin left, holding trident & crowned from front by Nike, line of waves below. SNG ANS 1212. TextFull Size
Vlasto 894ff Tarentum. c272-235 BC. AR Nomos. Helmeted warrior on horseback right, holding spear & shield; DI behind, APOL/LINIOS below / Taras on dolphin left, holding trident, being crowned by Nike; waves below. TextFull Size
Vlasto 895 Calabria, Tarentum. c272-235 BC. AR Nomos. Warrior on horseback right; DI behind, APOL/LONIOS in two lines below / Taras astride dolphin left, holding trident, being crowned by Nike; TAPAS below. TextFull Size
Vlasto 896 Calabria, Tarentum. c272-235 BC. AR Nomos. Nude warrior on horseback right; DI behind, APO/LLOWNIOS in two lines below / TLRLS, Taras on dolphin left above waves, holding trident; Nike above at left. TextFull Size
Vlasto 897 Calabria, Tarentum. ca 272-235 BC. AR Nomos. Nude youth on horseback right, spearing downward; DI in left field, ARISTO/KRATHS in two lines below / Taras astride dolphin holding trident in left arm and kantharos in extended right hand; female head left in right field, TAPAS below. TextFull Size
Vlasto 899 Tarentum. c272-235 BC. AR Nomos. Helmeted warrior on horseback right, holding spear & shield; QI behind, ARISTOK below / Taras on dolphin left, holding trident, being crowned by Nike; rudder below. TextFull Size
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Vlasto 904 Tarentum. c272-235 BC. AR Nomos. Warrior, wearing cuirass and holding javelin, on horseback right; TIPPODA below / Taras on dolphin left, holding kantharos & distaff; AEI & amphora behind. TextFull Size
Vlasto 905 CALABRIA, Tarentum. ca 272-235 BC. AR Nomos. Warrior, in breast plate & holding javelin, on horseback right, TIPPODAN below / TARAS below, Taras astride dolphin left, holding kantharos in extended right hand, distaff in left; DI & amphora behind. TextFull Size
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Vlasto 908 Calabria, Tarentum. Circa 272-235 BC. AR, Silver Nomos. Ithylphallic herm symbol. TextFull Size
Vlasto 908ff Tarentum. c272-235 BC. AR Nomos. Nude youth on horseback left, placing wreath on horse’s head; FI before, ARISTO/KRATHS below / Taras on dolphin left, holding kantharos & trident; PI left, ithyphallic herm behind. TextFull Size
Vlasto 910ff Tarentum. c272-235 BC. AR Nomos. Nude youth on horseback right, Nike flying above crowning youth; FI before, ARISTEID-HS below / Taras astride dolphin left, holding grain ear & trident; monogram behind. SNG ANS 1230. TextFull Size
Vlasto 913 Calabria, Tarentum. c272-235 BC. AR Nomos. Youth on horseback right, crowned by Nike, EY before, DAMO-KRITOS below / Taras astride dolphin with trident & cornucopiae; IWPU monogram behind, TAPAS below. TextFull Size
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Vlasto 913ff Tarentum. c272-235 BC. AR Nomos. Nude youth on horseback right, Nike flying above crowning youth; EY before, DAMOKRI-TOS below / Taras astride dolphin right, holding cornucopiae & trident; monogram behind. SNG ANS 1232. TextFull Size
Vlasto 930 CALABRIA, Tarentum. ca 272-240 BC. AR Nomos. Nude warrior, in crested helmet, on horseback left, holding a shield on his left arm; EUF before, ARI-STWN below / T-APAS below, Taras astride dolphin left, holding hippocamp in extended right hand, trident against left arm; IWP behind. SNG ANS 1238. TextFull Size
Vlasto 939 Calabria, Tarentum. ca 235-228 BC. AR Nomos. Youth on horseback right, holding torch; DIAMACOC, monogram / Taras on dolphin left, holding kantharos and trident; monogram behind, TARAS below. TextFull Size
Vlasto 941 CALABRIA, Tarentum. ca 240-228 BC. AR Nomos. Youth on horse leaping right; XWPURIWN below, bucranium below forelegs, SW above bucranium / T-ARAS below, Taras astride dolphin left, holding hippocamp in extended right hand, trident against left arm; monogram & mask of Silenos right. TextFull Size
Vlasto 942 CALABRIA, Tarentum. ca 240-228 BC. AR Nomos. Hippokontist, hurling javelin, on horseback galloping right; wreath behind, OLUMPIS below / T-ARAS below, Taras astride dolphin left, holding kantharos in extended right hand, cornucopiae in left; tripod behind. SNG ANS 1249. TextFull Size
Vlasto 949CALABRIA, Tarentum. ca 234 BC. AR Nomos. TARAS below, Taras astride dolphin left, holding kantharos in right hand, resting left on dolphin's back, MY monogram behind / naked boy-jockey, holding palm branch bound with fillet, cantering right, AP monogram behind, ARISTIPPOS below. SNG ANS 1253. TextFull Size
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Vlasto 950ff Calabria. Tarentum AR Nomos. ca 235–228 BC. Nude jockey on horseback right, crowning prancing mount, WAP monogram behind jockey, LE monogram to right, magistrate’s name FILO KLHS & dolphin right below horse / TAPAS, Taras astride dolphin left, holding rhyton in extended right hand & trident over left shoulder, two amphorae in right field. SNG ANS 1254, Vlasto 950–953. TextFull Size
Vlasto 955 Calabria, Tarentum. Circa 240-228 BC. AR Nomos. Xenokrates, magistrate. Rider on horseback left; monogram & helmet to right, XE-NOKPA/T-HS below / Phalanthos astride dolphin left, holding trident & chlamys; monogram to right, waves below. SNG ANS 1256, HN Italy 1058. TextFull Size
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Vlasto 959 Calabria, Taras AR Nomos. ca 235-228 BC. Mature horseman riding left, raising right hand, cloak flying behind him, TPK monogram & pilos above right, magistrate’s name ZE-NOKPA / TH-S under horse’s raised foreleg & belly / TAPAS, Taras astride dolphin left above line of waves, holding trident with right hand & drapery with left, SW monogram in right field, cuttlefish to right of waves. SNG ANS 1256. TextFull Size
Vlasto 959ff CALABRIA, Tarentum. ca 240-228 BC. AR Nomos. One Dioskouros on horseback left, head turned facing, raising right hand; TK monogram & pileus behind, XE-NOKRA/THS in two lines below / TARAS left, Taras, crowned, astride dolphin left, holding trident over right shoulder & and lifting chlamys with left hand; monogram & cuttlefish to right, waves below. SNG ANS 1259. TextFull Size
Vlasto 964 Calabria, Tarentum AR Nomos. Circa 240-228 BC. Warrior in full military dress on horseback right, torso facing, small Nike in outstretched right hand placing a wreath on warrior's head; monogram behind, KALLIKRA/THS in two lines below / TARAS, Phalanthos astride dolphin left, holding in extended right hand Nike who crowns him with wreath, & trident in left; NE monogram above dolphin's tail, [A] below nose. SNGFr 2059; SNG ANS 1260. TextFull Size
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Vlasto 971 Calabria, Tarentum. Hannibalic occupation, 212-209 BC, AR Half Shekel. Nude jockey on horse standing right, crowning his mount, KLH behind, SHRAM-BOS under horse / Taras astride dolphin left, holding aphlaston & trident, HPA monogram in right field. SNG ANS 1263-1265. TextFull Size
Vlasto 971ff Tarentum. Occupation of Hannibal. Circa 212-209 BC. AR Reduced Nomos (3.54 gm). Nude youth on horseback right; placing wreath on horse’s head, magistrate KLH-SHRAMBOS / Taras on dolphin left, holding trident and aphlaston. TextFull Size
Vlasto 975 Calabria, Tarentum. Occupation of Hannibal. c212-209 BC. AR Reduced Nomos. Nude youth on horseback right; placing wreath on horse's head; SWGE/NHS in two lines below, IW above / Taras astride dolphin left, holding Nike in extended right hand, cornucopiae in left. TextFull Size
Vlasto 978 CALABRIA, Tarentum. Occupation by Hannibal. Circa 212-209 BC. AR Reduced Nomos. Youth on horseback right, holding palm & placing a wreath on horse's head; KRITO-S below / TAPAS below, Taras on dolphin left, holding Nike in extended right hand, trident in left arm; monogram before & behind. SNG ANS 1269. TextFull Size
Vlasto 984 Calabria, Tarentum. Time of Hannibal, circa 212-209 BC. AR Half-Shekel, Punic standard. Warrior on horseback right, holding filleted palm; SWKAN-NAS below / TA-RAS, Taras on dolphin left, holding kantharos & trident; eagle behind. SNG ANS 1272. TextFull Size
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Vlasto 989 Calabria, Tarentum AR Quarter Shekel. Time of Hannibal, ca 212–209 BC. Nude female(?) jockey crowning mount standing right, above Nike flying right to crown jockey, SWKA/N HAS below / TAPAS, Taras astride dolphin left, holding cantharus & trident. HN 1083. TextFull Size
Vlasto 1000 Taras, Campania, AR Plated AE Didrachm. c 281-228 BC. Nymph head left / TA, jockey on horseback right, dolphin right below. TextFull Size
Vlasto 1000ff Tarentum. Campano-Tarentine Series. After 276 BC. AR Nomos. Diademed head of Satyra left / Nude youth on horseback right, placing wreath on horse’s head; TA and dolphin below. TextFull Size
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Vlasto 1013 CALABRIA, Tarentum. Campano-Tarentine Series. ca 281-228 BC. AR Nomos. Diademed head of Satyra left, in triple-pendant earring / Nude youth on horseback right, placing wreath on horse's head; TA above, dolphin below. SNG ANS 1277. TextFull Size
Vlasto 1036 CALABRIA, Tarentum. Campano-Tarentine Series. Circa 281-228 BC. AR Nomos. Diademed head of Satyra left, in triple-pendant earring / Nude youth on horseback right, placing wreath on horse's head; star above, dolphin below, TA below raised foreleg. SNG ANS 1301. TextFull Size
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Vlasto 1052 Calabria, Tarentum. ~302-281 BC. AR Drachm. Helmeted head of Athena right, helmet decorated with Skylla hurling a stone / Owl standing facing on branch; IOZ downward before. TextFull Size
Vlasto 1053 CALABRIA: TARAS. 302-281 BC. Silver Drachm. Helmeted head of Athena right / Owl standing, r.; head facing. TextFull Size
Vlasto 1055 Calabria, Tarentum. Circa 302-281 BC. AR Drachm. Helmeted head of Athena; Skylla on helmet / Owl standing right; TAP left, club and ZOP to right. TextFull Size
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Vlasto 1058 Calabria, Tarentum AR Drachm. Circa 280-272 BC, during the Phyrric Wars. Helmeted head of Athena right, helmet decorated with Skylla hurling a stone / NEUMHNIOS POLU, owl standing right on olive branch. SNG ANS 1312. TextFull Size
Vlasto 1062 Calabria, Tarentum. Circa 325-280 BC. AR Drachm. Neumenios, magistrate. Helmeted head of Athena right / Owl standing right; NEUMHNIOS to left, API & olive branch to right. SNG ANS 1316, HN Italy 976. TextFull Size
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Vlasto 1068ff Calabria, Tarentum. c281-272 BC. AR Drachm. Helmeted head of Athena left; helmet decorated with skylla hurling a stone / TARANTINWN, owl standing right on thunderbolt, wings spread; SW right; [?I] below thunderbolt. TextFull Size
Vlasto 1077 Calabria, Tarentum AR Drachm. 302-281 BC. Head of Athena left, in crested helmet / Owl standing facing. TextFull Size
Vlasto 1077ff Calabria, Tarentum AR Drachm. ca 281-272 BC. Head of Athena left inhelmet decorated with skylla hurling a stone / TAPANTINWN, owl standing right on thunderbolt, wings spread; SWS right. SNG ANS 1320. TextFull Size
Vlasto 1085 Calabria, Tarentum AR Drachm. Civic coinage, ca 281–272 BC. Head of Athena right, in crested Attic helmet adorned with Scylla throwing rock / ΤΑΡΑΝΤΙΝΩΝ, owl with spread wings standing three-quarters right on snake, [ΔΙ] in left field, ΣΩ in right field. HN Italy 1019. TextFull Size
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Vlasto 1095 Calabria, Tarentum. c235-228 BC. AR Drachm. Helmeted head of Athena right, helmet decorated with Skylla hurling stone / Owl with open wings standing right on bucranium, TAR before, LEWN to right. SNG ANS 1323. TextFull Size
Vlasto 1102 CALABRIA, Tarentum. ca 235-228 BC. AR Drachm. Head of Athena left, in crested Attic helmet decorated with Skylla; AP monogram behind / TAPANTI, owl standing right on olive spray; MI monogram before. SNG ANS 1326. TextFull Size
Vlasto 1195 Taras, Calabria AR Trias. 473-430 BC. Large T with 3 pellets / Cockle Shell. TextFull Size
Vlasto 1202 Taras Calabria AR Trias. 473-420 BC. Head of Satyra right / Dove-cote to left, one hole left of center. TextFull Size
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Vlasto 1263 Calabria Taras, AR Diobol. Head of Athena right wearing crested helmet / Herakles kneeling right, wrestling the Nemean lion, club between them. TextFull Size
Vlasto 1276 Tarentum, AR Diobol. 380-344 BC. Helmeted head of Athena right / Hercules standing right, strangling lion, club behind. TextFull Size
Vlasto 1278 Tarentum, Calabria, AR diobol. ca 380-334 BC. Head of Athena right, wearing Attic helmet decorated with hippocamp / TAPAS Hercules wrestling the Nemean lion, club to right, signed L between Hercules' legs. TextFull Size
Vlasto 1287v Taras, Calabria, AR Diobol. Helmeted head of Athena right / Hercules kneeling right wrestling Nemean lion. TextFull Size
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Vlasto 1290 Tarentum. c380-345 BC. AR Diobol. Head of Athena right; wearing helmet decorated with hippocamp / Herakles wrestling Nemean lion; bow and quiver behind. SNG ANS 1389. TextFull Size
Vlasto 1300 Calabria, Tarentum. Circa 380-344 BC. AR Diobol (0.88 gm). Helmeted head of Athena left; helmet decorated with Skylla / Herakles wrestling the Nemean lion. TextFull Size
Vlasto 1301Calabria, Taras/Tarentum. Ca. 380-344 BC. AR Obol, 11-12mm; 1.1 gr. Helmeted head of Athena left; helmet decorated with Skylla / Herakles wrestling the Nemean lion. Vlasto 1301.TextFull Size
Vlasto 1316 Taras, Calabria AR Diobol. 380-334 BC. Head of Athena in crested helmet left decorated with Skylla / Herakles kneeling right, strangling lion. TextFull Size
Vlasto 1319 Calabria, Tarentum. c380-334 BC. AR Diobol (1.10 gm). Head of Athena right, helmet decorated with Skylla hurling a stone / Herakles wrestling with lion; club behind, A above lion's back. SNGANS 1404; SNGCop 975. TextFull Size
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Vlasto 1327 Calabria, Tarantum AR Diobol. 4th Century BC. Head of Athena right in Attic helmet adorned with Skylla / young Herakles wrestling the Nemean Lion, grasshopper above. HN III 976, SNG Cop 979. TextFull Size
Vlasto 1335 Calabria, Tarentum AR Diobol. ca 380-334 BC, Head of Athena right wearing crested helmet decorated with Scylla / Heracles kneeling right, holding club & grappling with lion. TextFull Size
Vlasto 1343 Calabria, Tarentum. Circa 380-344 BC. AR Diobol. Athena right, wearing wreathed and crested Attic helmet / Herakles kneeling right, holding club, wrestling the Nemean lion. SNG ANS 1430. TextFull Size
Vlasto 1348 Calabria, Tarentum. Circa 345-334 BC. AR Diobol. Head of Herakles, wearing lion's skin headdress, facing three-quarters left right / Herakles wrestling the Nemean lion; club behind, F between legs of Herakles. TextFull Size
Vlasto 1350 CALABRIA, Tarentum. ca 325-280 BC. AR Diobol. Three-quarter facing head of Herakles, head turned slightly left, in lion's skin headdress; club to the left / Herakles standing facing, head turned right, wrestling the Nemean lion; F between legs. SNG ANS 1431. TextFull Size
Vlasto 1358 Taras Federation AR Diobol. 345-334 BC. Head of Athena right in crested helmet with / Ear of corn with leaf to right, owl above leaf. TextFull Size
Vlasto 1362Calabria, Tarentum (Circa 325-280 B.C.) AR Diobol. 0.83g. Helmeted head of Athena left / Herakles leaning left, holding club and wrestling the Nemean lion. Vlasto 1362; HN Italy 976.TextFull Size
Vlasto 1366 Calabria, Tarentum. Circa 302-228 BC. AR Diobol. Head of Athena right wearing crested Attic helmet / TARANTINWN, Herakles wrestling the Nemean lion; club behind, C between legs of Herakles. TextFull Size
Vlasto 1473Calabria. Tarentum. (Circa 420-227 BC) AR Obol. 0.58g. Shell / Dolphin right, owl below. Vlasto 1473ff.TextFull Size
Vlasto 1455 Tarentum. c302-228 BC. AR Diobol. Head of Athena left, in Attic helmet decorated with Skylla / Infant Herakles strangling serpent; M left, thunderbolt in ex. SNG ANS 1473. TextFull Size
Vlasto 1564 Taras Calabria AR 1/2 Litra. 420 - 228 BC. Cockle shell / Dolphin left, T below. TextFull Size
Vlasto 1579 Calabria Tarentum AR Half Litra. Scallop shell / Dolphin left, Nike above. TextFull Size
Vlasto 1595 Calabria, Tarentum. ca 420-228 BC. AR Half Litra. Cockle shell / Dolphin right, owl standing right above; GHA below. TextFull Size
Vlasto 1595cf Calabria, Tarentum AR Litra. Circa 325-280 BC. Shell / Dolphin left; owl above, THR below. SNG ANS 1489. TextFull Size
Vlasto 1599 Calabria, Tarentum AR Litra. Scallop shell / Taras on dolphin left, holding distaff & amphora. TextFull Size
Vlasto 1620ffTaras, Calabria, Ca 250 BC, AR Obol, 0.44g. Kantharos, with a dot in each corner / Kantharos, with a dot to left and right and one dot above, owl standing at lower left, SU to lower right. Vlasto 1620-79.TextFull Size
Vlasto 1639 Calabria, Taras AR Obol. ca 250 BC. Kantharos, five pellets around / kantharos, five pellets around. TextFull Size
Vlasto 1651 Calabria, Tarentum. Circa 302-228 BC. AR Obol. Kantharos flanked by two stars / Kantharos. TextFull Size
Vlasto 1661Calabria, Tarentum. Circa 280-228 BC. AR Obol (10mm, 0.36 g, 12h). Kantharos; pellets to left and right / Kantharos; pellet to left, grapes to right. Vlasto 1661; HN Italy 1076. TextFull Size
Vlasto 1696 Taras, Calabria AR Triartemorion. 380-228 BC. Horses head right / Horses head right, symbol before. TextFull Size
Vlasto 1726 Taras, Calabria AR Triartemorion. 380-228 BC. Horses head right / Horses head left. TextFull Size
Vlasto 1758 Calabria AR 3/8 Obol Attribution. 302-228 BC. Two crescents back to back / Same. TextFull Size
Vlasto 1801 CALABRIA, Tarentum. ca 281-209 BC. AE Obol. Laureate head of Zeus right; spear head behind / TAPANTINWN, Nike standing right, holding an open wreath. TextFull Size
Vlasto 1809 CALABRIA, Tarentum. ca 281-209 BC. AE Hemiobol. Head of Athena right, in crested Corinthian helmet decorated with a griffin / TAPAN, Herakles standing left, wrestling the Nemean lion; club behind. BMC 478. TextFull Size
Vlasto 1821 Taras, Calabria AE11. Kantharos, stars on either side / TA, kantharos, bucranium. TextFull Size
Vlasto 1842 Taras, Calabria AE20. 281-209 BC. Cockle shell / Two dolphins side by side, right, TA below. TextFull Size
Vlasto 1847 Taras, Calabria AE10. 281-209 BC. Cockle shell / Club between 2 crescents & 2 pellets. TextFull Size
Vlasto 1864
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Vlasto 1864
Calabria. Alexander the Molossian (in Italy ca. 334–333 BC) AV Litra (0.66 gm). Radiate head of Helios inclined slightly to left / ΑΛ—ΕΞ above & below thunderbolt. SNG ANS 976. Vlasto 1864–1865.
Vlasto 1873
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Vlasto 1873
Calabria, Tarentum. Alexander the Molossian. King of Epeiros, 350-330 BC. AR Diobol. Struck circa 333-331/0 BC. Radiate head of Helios facing slightly left / ALEXANDROU TOU NEOPTOLEMOU, thunderbolt. Vlasto, Alexander, type 8; Vlasto 1873-1874; Jameson 1123.
Vlasto 1880 Hannibal at Tarentum, Punic AR Quarter Shekel. ca 212 BC. Head of Tanit left / horse standing right. TextFull Size
ARFraction Calabria AR Litra. 302-228 BC. Head of Athena right / Herakles standing left, strangling lion. TextFull Size
ARHemiLitron Calabria AR Half Litra. Dolphin right within linear circle / Triskeles within linear circle. TextFull Size
BMC 371Taras, Calabria. 4th CenturyBC. Silver Diobol, 11mm (0.98 gm). Helmeted head of Athena right / Herakles grappling with the Nemean Lion. TextFull Size
Dewing 320 Taras, Calabria, AR didrachm. 212-209 BC, Occupation of Hannibal, Naked horseman on prancing horse right, bearing palm, SWKAN NAS below. / Taras astride dolphin left with trident & amphora, eagle behind TAPAS below. TextFull Size
Fischer 649 CALABRIA. Tarentum. Ca. 355-340 BC. Silver nomos (7.83 gm). Helmeted, nude warrior on horse galloping left, holding round shield on left arm, reins in right hand, D under horse's belly / TARAS, nude Taras astride dolphin left, holding cantharus in extended right hand, E under dolphin; below, smaller dolphin leaping left into line of waves. Fischer-Bossert 649 (V251/R501). Attractively toned. Extremely fine TextFull Size
Grose 756 SCARCE AR Litra of Calabria Taras / Dolphin TextFull Size
McClean 554 CALABRIA, Tarentum. ca 450-440 BC. AR Nomos. TAPAS, Taras astride dolphin left, both hands extended; pecten below / TAPAS, Phalanthos nude to waist & seated left on diphros, holding spindle in extended right hand, staff in left. TextFull Size
Rutter 1088 Calabria, Taras. Circa 275-200 BC. AE 11mm. Scallop shell / Two dolphins right. TextFull Size
SNGANS 948 Calabria, Tarentum, AR didrachm. 380-345 BC, Nude youth on galloping horse right / Taras on dolphin left, holding kantharos. TextFull Size
SNGANS 1209 Tarentum Calabria AR Didrachm; Boy on Dolphin / horseman. TextFull Size
SNGANS 1335 Calabria, Taras, AR Quarter Obol (0.11g). 4th Century BC. Scallop shell / wheel. TextFull Size
SNGCop 349Taras, Calabria, AR didrachm. 212-209 BC, Occupation of Hannibal, Naked horseman on prancing horse right, bearing palm / Taras astride dolphin left with trident & extending amphora, eagle behind, TAPAS below. TextFull Size
SNGCop 891vCalabria, Tarentum AR Didrachm. 281-272 BC. Youth on horseback right raising hand, CY above, APOLLW and two amphorae below / Taras riding on dolphin left, holding trident, B to right, TAPAS below. TextFull Size
SNGCop 923Calabria, Taras AR Didrachm. 272-235 BC. Youth on horse holding wreath above its head / Taras riding dolphin left. TextFull Size
SNGCop 973ffCALABRIA: TARAS. 4th Century BC. Silver Diobol, 12mm (0.93 gm). O: Helmeted head of Athena, r. R: Herakles strangling the Nemean Lion. TextFull Size
Didrachm Tarentum, Calabria, AR Didrachm. Horseman right / Taras on dolphin left. TextFull Size
Drachm Tarentum Drachm TextFull Size
Sear #223Taras, Calabria, AR Didrachm. c510 BC, Phalanthos on dolphin, scallop shell below / Wheel of four spokes, dolphin left above. Vlasto 84.
Sear #228Taras, Calabria, AR obol. 500-473 BC. Scallop / Wheel of four spokes.
Sear #331Taras, Calabria, AR didrachm, Taras astride dolphin.
Sear #351Taras, Calabria, AR Trihemiobol. 3rd century BC. Head of Athena left, wearing crested helmet / Hercules kneeling right, strangling lion, club behind.
Sear #356Taras, Calabria, AR Obol. 4th century BC. Kantharos, pellets around / Kantharos, pellets around. SNG Cop.1066.
Sear #357Calabria, Taras. AR Obol. 4th century BC. Kantharos, four pellets around / Kantharos, four pellets,
Sear #363Calabria, Taras. 4th-3rd century BC. AR didrachm. Naked horseman right crowning horse / Taras riding naked on dolphin right, holding dart & trident, seahorse below. BMC 266.
Sear #367Calabria, Taras AR Drachm. ca 4th-3rd Century BC. Helmeted head of Athena right / TAP, Owl standing right, head facing.
Sear #375Calabria, Tarentum, AR Nomos. 272-235 BC. Naked horseman right , alpha beneath / Taras on dolphin left.
Sear #607Calabria, Tarentum AE Obol. ca 281-209 BC. Laureate head of Zeus right / TAPANTINWN, Nike standing right, holding thunderbolt. Vlasto 1799, BMC 473.
Sear #608CALABRIA, Tarentum. ca 281-209 BC. AE 15mm. Scallop shell / TAPAN right, Taras astride dolphin left, holding kantharos in right hand, cornucopiae in left. Vlasto 1840; BMC 479; SNGCop 1085.
Sear #609CALABRIA, Tarentum. ca 281-209 BC. AE 14mm. Kantharos; two stars / TA left, kantharos; bucranium tied with fillets right. Vlasto 1822, SNG ANS 1601, BMC 482.
See also: The Lawrence University Buerger Collection: Taras
Magna Graecia database: Taras
MGC's Concordance of Ravel/Vlasto with Fischer-Bossert numbers
Entry for Calabria, Taras on the Digital Historia Numorum
Search for Tarentum in the British SNG Volumes' Database at the Fitzwilliam Museum
Search for Taras at AncientImports.com
Search for Taras at Incitatus Coins

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