Silver Didrachm of the Ancient Spartan Colony of Taras
- The Taras Dolphin Silver Didrachm Struck by the Children of Sparta Almost 2,500 years ago
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- In the Eighth Century BC Spartan children left home and set up Sparta’s only colony hundreds of miles away. They named it Taras and in a major departure from the Spartan model, in 510 BC they decided to strike their own coinage to facilitate the trade that fueled their economic prosperity.
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Order your 'Silver Didrachm of Taras' today for a fantastically reduced price of just £499!
One hundred pounds less than it's original price!
The Taras Dolphin Silver Didrachm Struck by the Children of Sparta Almost 2,500 years ago
Without a class of slaves, and skilled craftsmen to provide for their daily needs, the children of Sparta decided to strike their own coins in Taras to trade with their neighbours.
Minting began around 510 BC, making them the first coins to have a direct connection with Sparta
The image of a man riding a dolphin appears on most coinage from Taras struck from circa 425 BC. Some say he is Phalantus, the founder. However, he’s more likely to be Taras. According to Greek mythology he was rescued from a shipwreck by his father Poseidon who sent a dolphin to carry him safely to shore.
A certified authentic coin from an incredibly important chapter in human history From ancient Greece – one of history's oldest civilisations
Sparta produced the most famous warriors in history
The children of Sparta set up their only colony in southern Italy and named it Taras, after the mythical son of the Greek sea-god Poseidon
Although money was banned in Sparta for centuries, Taras minted her own coinage from around 500BC, only two centuries after the world’s earliest coins were struck
The silver Taras Dolphin Silver Didrachm bears the image of a man on a dolphin, widely believed to be Taras, who was rescued from a shipwreck by one
Taras coins struck almost 2,500 years ago provide evidence of the sophisticated economy in ancient Greece; its enduring legacy today
Each coin was hand hammered making your coin totally unique
Exclusive to The London Mint Office, we are proud to announce that you have the unique opportunity to own this genuine Silver Didrachm from Sparta's only colony, Taras.
Rest assured that you have no further commitments and your purchase is protected by The London Mint Office 14 day “no quibble” guarantee. You have no further obligations.
- Metal:
- Silver
- Weight:
- 7 - 8g
- Diameter:
- 20 - 22mm
- Year of Issue:
- 350 - 280 BC
Order your 'Silver Didrachm of Taras' today for a fantastically reduced price of just £499!
One hundred pounds less than it's original price!
The Taras Dolphin Silver Didrachm Struck by the Children of Sparta Almost 2,500 years ago
Without a class of slaves, and skilled craftsmen to provide for their daily needs, the children of Sparta decided to strike their own coins in Taras to trade with their neighbours.
Minting began around 510 BC, making them the first coins to have a direct connection with Sparta
The image of a man riding a dolphin appears on most coinage from Taras struck from circa 425 BC. Some say he is Phalantus, the founder. However, he’s more likely to be Taras. According to Greek mythology he was rescued from a shipwreck by his father Poseidon who sent a dolphin to carry him safely to shore.
A certified authentic coin from an incredibly important chapter in human history From ancient Greece – one of history's oldest civilisations
Sparta produced the most famous warriors in history
The children of Sparta set up their only colony in southern Italy and named it Taras, after the mythical son of the Greek sea-god Poseidon
Although money was banned in Sparta for centuries, Taras minted her own coinage from around 500BC, only two centuries after the world’s earliest coins were struck
The silver Taras Dolphin Silver Didrachm bears the image of a man on a dolphin, widely believed to be Taras, who was rescued from a shipwreck by one
Taras coins struck almost 2,500 years ago provide evidence of the sophisticated economy in ancient Greece; its enduring legacy today
Each coin was hand hammered making your coin totally unique
Exclusive to The London Mint Office, we are proud to announce that you have the unique opportunity to own this genuine Silver Didrachm from Sparta's only colony, Taras.
Rest assured that you have no further commitments and your purchase is protected by The London Mint Office 14 day “no quibble” guarantee. You have no further obligations.
Specifications
- Metal:
- Silver
- Weight:
- 7 - 8g
- Diameter:
- 20 - 22mm
- Year of Issue:
- 350 - 280 BC
Specifications
- Metal:
- Silver
- Weight:
- 7 - 8g
- Diameter:
- 20 - 22mm
- Year of Issue:
- 350 - 280 BC
Silver Didrachm of the Ancient Spartan Colony of Taras
