Famous Boy Riding a Dolphin Coin (300 B.C.)

A legendary tale is commemorated in this striking pendant. Encased within it is a silver stater, minted in Taras, Italy. The coin is a truly remarkable find, with exquisite detail struck in high relief that makes its subjects easy to identify even after 2,300 years. One side of the stater features a boy riding a dolphin - an illustration of the legend behind the founding of Taras - while the obverse shows a soldier on horseback. It's a thoughtful gift for those who are drawn to the sea or who feel a special affinity for beautiful Italy.

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Price: $1395.00

Coin minted:	c. 300 B.C.
Coin denomination/metal:	Silver stater
Coin grade:	Premium quality Hand selected by our senior numismatist for exceptional beauty and detail
Setting:	Handcrafted 14k solid gold

About this coin

In addition to famous rulers and deities, many ancient Greek coins featured symbols important to the area in which they were minted. Such is the case with the "Boy Riding a Dolphin" coin. Minted in the Greek city of Taras, located in southern Italy, it recalls the myth of how the city was founded. Taras was the son of Poseidon, the Greek god of the sea, and after the boy was lost at sea, a friendly dolphin rescued him and brought him back to the shore. The city where he landed was promptly named in Taras' honor. The obverse side of the coin features a soldier on horseback. Coins minted in Taras are especially well-known for having a greater variety of detail than nearly any other Greek coins.

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