Taras & Dolphins Greek Mythology Coin, Son of Poseidon, Drachm Smaller Size Unique Holiday Stocking Stuffers for Coin Collectors and Percy Jackson Teen Gifts G

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• Taras, Son of Poseidon, Tarentine Cavalry and Dolphins (15-S) Taras, Son of Poseidon (380-345 B.C.) Size. 2o mm. REVERSE: Taras, seated on a dolphin, holding a pot. OBVERSE: A naked Taras seated on a horse.
• An ancient tradition says that Taras was miraculously saved from drowning by the intervention of his father Poseidon who sent a dolphin on whose back he was carried to shore.
• These are not Ancient Coins. They are new, 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.
• All Coins and Pendants are all Made in the U.S.A. Hand made using centrifugal force mold process. See pictures in Listing. Antique silver finish is tumbled for hours using a special process producing the antique highlights. Gold Plated Coins and Pendants are all plated in the U.S.A.

Taras, Son of Poseidon, Tarentine Cavalry and Dolphins (15-S) Smallewr Drachm Taras, Son of Poseidon (380-345 B.C.) Size. 20 mm. REVERSE: Taras, seated on a dolphin, holding a pot. OBVERSE: A naked Taras seated on a horse. An ancient tradition says that Taras was miraculously saved from drowning by the intervention of his father Poseidon who sent a dolphin on whose back he was carried to shore. The obverse with a member of the famous Tarentine cavalry, shown sat astride a powerful horse, rearing right. The youth is shown preparing to thrust a spear downwards, clutching a round shield and two spears in his left hand. Below the Greek characters: The reverse with 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 behind reads:”Taras” KA above. The 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. So on the very spot he was brought to land, he founded his new colony, naming it after himself.