Taras and Dolphins, Famous Ancient Greek Coin, Son of Poseidon, Tarentine Cavalry, Greek Mythology, Percy Jackson Teen Gift, Great Stocking Stuffer 15G

Description

• Taras, Son of Poseidon (380-345 B.C.) Size. 22.6 mm. OBVERSE: A member of the famous Tarentine cavalry, shown sat astride a powerful horse, rearing right. REVERSE: Taras, the legendary son of Poseidon, seated nude atop a dolphin and riding left. He cradles a ship’s rudder in his left arm and offers out a kantharos (chalice) in his right hand. The legend below reads: “Taras”.
• The obverse of this fine example features a member of the famed Tarentine cavalry who were so widely reputed for their fierce character and brilliant battle skills that, ‘to ride like a Tarentine’ became a proverbial expression for equestrian skill.
• The reverse shows a delightful representation of the Tarentine’s foundation myth. Taras, son of Poseidon, having been shipwrecked and on the verge of death, was miraculously saved and carried to shore by a dolphin. On the very spot he was brought to land, he founded his new colony, naming it after himself.
• These are not Ancient Coins. They are new, copyrighted, engravings showing the coin in new, non-circulated condition. They are accurately detailed, using museum quality authentic ancient coins as models. They are accurate in size and imagery. The Coins are cast in the finest quality, solid pewter. If you enjoy ancient history and Greek and Roman Mythology, you will enjoy these coins.
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Taras, Son of Poseidon (380-345 B.C.) Size. 22.6 mm. OBVERSE: A member of the famous Tarentine cavalry, shown sat astride a powerful horse, rearing right. REVERSE: Taras, the legendary son of Poseidon, seated nude atop a dolphin and riding left. He cradles a ship’s rudder in his left arm and offers out a kantharos (chalice) in his right hand. The legend below reads: “Taras”. The obverse of this fine example features a member of the famed Tarentine cavalry who were so widely reputed for their fierce character and brilliant battle skills that, ‘to ride like a Tarentine’ became a proverbial expression for equestrian skill. The reverse shows a delightful representation of the Tarentine’s foundation myth. Taras, son of Poseidon, having been shipwrecked and on the verge of death, was miraculously saved and carried to shore by a dolphin. On the very spot he was brought to land, he founded his new colony, naming it after himself.