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terza New Member Bosnia And Herzegovina 25 Posts	Posted 05/26/2018 1:00 pm I had a doubt about this coin if it was original or it was fake, because rainbow patina and edges of coins but I did find many with this patina and these edges as well as details on the coin are appropriate I think the coin is ok, can I get your opinion thanks GREEK. CALABRIA. Tarentum (Taras). Struck circa 325-281 BC. AR Didrachm. NGC Ch. VF#10029; (Choice Very Fine #10029;) Strike 5/5 Surface 5/5 Fine Style. 7.78gm. Naked ephebe on prancing horse right, holding round shield, two lances, and spear; ΣIM below / TAPAΣ. Phalanthos seated astride dolphin to left, holding spindle over his left shoulder; before, eagle standing right; below, ΦI and waves. SNG ANS 982 (same dies); Vlasto 576 (same dies). Beautiful type, attractive patina. Please use this link to verify the NGC certification number here is one with the same detail https://bmcham.com/products/struck-...5-fine-style Report this Post to the Staff

chafemasterj Pillar of the Community United States 6514 Posts	Posted 05/26/2018 1:18 pm Sure is a beautiful specimen. I am no expert in these ancient coins but I am fascinated by them. Someone that knows much more than I will be along. Check out my counterstamped Lincoln Cent collection: http://goccf.com/t/303507 Report this Post to the Staff
echizento Moderator United States 23731 Posts	Posted 05/26/2018 1:25 pm Not an expert on these, but I believe it's genuine and a very nice example. Report this Post to the Staff
Kamnaskires Pillar of the Community United States 7066 Posts	Posted 05/26/2018 2:52 pm Same here - no red flags for me. Nice coin. Report this Post to the Staff
ancient67 Valued Member France 332 Posts	Posted 05/26/2018 4:17 pm Nice exemplar, indeed Report this Post to the Staff
antwerpen2306 Pillar of the Community Belgium 1194 Posts	Posted 05/27/2018 06:17 am very nice coin , belonging to the time of Alexander the Molossian : 334 - 302 BC The coins of the Molossian type are characterized by the appearance on the Tarantine dies of a pecular and well marked representation of Taras as a decidedly flessy child,holding in the left hand a distaff wound round with wool .albert. Report this Post to the Staff
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