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Taras coin shown in hand with dolphin facing left
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Close up detail of fine relief on Taras Coin

Ancient Taras Dolphin Coin Pendent

Ancient Taras Dolphin Coin Pendent

$4,280.00

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About the Piece

A silver didrachm coin minted in Taras, Greek Italy circa 272-235 BC in sharp, well preserved condition set in an 18k gold. On the obverse, a young nude, Taras is shown riding a dolphin with a trident in hand while Nike flys overhead. On the reverse, a warrior on horseback is shown with shield and spear. 

In Greek mythology, Taras is the son of the sea god Poseidon. As a youth, Taras was saved from shipwreck by a dolphin which was sent to him by his father. Taras rode the dolphin safely to shore, landing in an area that is now the south of Italy. As Pausanias wrote, he founded the city Taranth there, where he made landfall, to honor his rescue and named the area after himself.

You can feel confident that this coin is genuine, it has been inspected and approved to be authentic by professional Numismatic, David R. Sear, who specializes in ancient coinage. A certificate is provided with this piece which guarantees the coin to be from the period and date stated, with his signature and reference number.  

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Tax will be added to orders shipped within the state of California. Tax is never added to a package's shipping charge but will be added to the cost of any merchandise that is shipped within the state of California.

Discounted items cannot be returned or exchanged. All discounted items, this includes items purchased using codes, are final sales and cannot be returned or exchanged under any circumstance.

We accept returns on some items purchased on our website. Items purchased at full price on our website are eligible for return for the duration of 14 days after their receipt by the customer. Before returning the item, however, we must be notified of your intent with a phone call (626-744-9963) or email (info@goldbugpasadena.com). The returned piece/s must arrive in their original packaging and will be inspected to ensure their original and unworn condition before they are approved for a refund. Gold Bug will deduct any shipping costs it may have covered AS WELL AS 3% from the total amount of the oder to cover processing fees when issuing the refund.

Send Approved Returns to: Gold Bug 38 East Holly Street Pasadena CA 91103

We accept the return of online purchases to our physical location. You may return any piece/s purchased on our website to our physical location in Pasadena within 14 days of receiving it, but you must obtain authorization from us prior to your visit  by calling us at 626-744-9963 or emailing us at info@goldbugpasadena.com. Authorized returns must be made in their original packaging and unworn/unused condition to be considered for a refund or store credit, whichever you prefer. If Gold Bug covered any of the shipment cost, this amount will be deducted from your total credit amount. In the case of a refund, 3% will be deducted from the order amount to cover any processing fees incurred by Gold Bug. We retain the right to refuse the return of a piece.

Shipping & Returns

Orders that are placed on the Gold Bug website will be processed in 1-3 business days, leaving the store Monday through Friday, except in the event of a holiday or posted store closure.

You can request a required signature for the delivery of your order. We ship our packages using UPS as the carrier (except in the event of a union strike, in which case we will use USPS). All packages that leave the store are insured for their full amount. If you live in an area that is prone to theft, we recommend that you request "signature required" to ensure that you receive your purchase. 

Due to the nature of our products, we do not ship internationally.

Tax will be added to orders shipped within the state of California. Tax is never added to a package's shipping charge but will be added to the cost of any merchandise that is shipped within the state of California.

Discounted items cannot be returned or exchanged. All discounted items, this includes items purchased using codes, are final sales and cannot be returned or exchanged under any circumstance.

We accept returns on some items purchased on our website. Items purchased at full price on our website are eligible for return for the duration of 14 days after their receipt by the customer. Before returning the item, however, we must be notified of your intent with a phone call (626-744-9963) or email (info@goldbugpasadena.com). The returned piece/s must arrive in their original packaging and will be inspected to ensure their original and unworn condition before they are approved for a refund. Gold Bug will deduct any shipping costs it may have covered AS WELL AS 3% from the total amount of the oder to cover processing fees when issuing the refund.

Send Approved Returns to: Gold Bug 38 East Holly Street Pasadena CA 91103

We accept the return of online purchases to our physical location. You may return any piece/s purchased on our website to our physical location in Pasadena within 14 days of receiving it, but you must obtain authorization from us prior to your visit  by calling us at 626-744-9963 or emailing us at info@goldbugpasadena.com. Authorized returns must be made in their original packaging and unworn/unused condition to be considered for a refund or store credit, whichever you prefer. If Gold Bug covered any of the shipment cost, this amount will be deducted from your total credit amount. In the case of a refund, 3% will be deducted from the order amount to cover any processing fees incurred by Gold Bug. We retain the right to refuse the return of a piece.