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Re: My Taras collection
« Reply #175 on: August 15, 2017, 02:19:49 pm »
I just added a page to Numiswiki - created from the some of the early posts in this thread - https://www.forumancientcoins.com/numiswiki/view.asp?key=Taras%20Drachms%20with%20Owl%20Left.  

It is a wiki, which means that any of our members can make additions, changes and corrections.  Feel free to improve the page.  Don't worry, if you mess it up, we can restore any older version. 
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Re: My Taras collection
« Reply #176 on: August 16, 2017, 01:52:40 am »
thanks for the link Joe.    :) 

here's the coin which sparked the discussion...
https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-89379

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Re: My Taras collection
« Reply #177 on: October 23, 2017, 09:29:18 pm »
here are a couple of coins I acquired last month, although computer problems have kept me from posting them until now.

this first one is a rare fraction which is SO tiny I hesitate to breathe over it! in fact it is now the smallest coin in my collection...
https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-140592

the second is a very rare bronze which is actually the last bronze coin listed in the Vlasto catalog...
https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-140591

the appearance of a decidedly Apollonian symbol seems a bit different at first, but those collectors fortunate enough to have Tarentine gold or very early Tarentine silver issues of the double incuse style will know that Apollo was venerated at Taras from its earliest days, probably coming to southern Italy with the original colonists from Sparta.
in any case I was glad to grab this one!   8)

enjoy, and don't forget to click Position + to view the gallery into its proper order.

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Re: My Taras collection
« Reply #178 on: November 22, 2017, 12:24:35 am »
here's another Athena/Herakles diobol I just picked up, Vlasto 1315...
https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-141260

this one is from the D. Alighieri collection, the main reason I bought it. but I think the Athena portrait is quite pretty too.

enjoy!

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Re: My Taras collection
« Reply #179 on: April 10, 2018, 07:39:55 pm »
after a hiatus of almost 5 months I am FINALLY adding a new coin to my Taras collection!

this one is a didrachm from circa 300 BC and is actually one of the most common types of the series. however many of these are not well struck or well centered, and while slightly worn I think one is both. it also has some beautiful gold toning which does not show up well in the photo but is very pretty in hand.
see what you think...

https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-145591

(and remember to always click Position + to see my gallery in its proper order)

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Re: My Taras collection
« Reply #180 on: May 02, 2018, 08:05:26 pm »
I recently added this very tiny and rather homely silver fraction to my Taras collection...
https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-146030

although not beautiful it is rare and important to the collection, so it now has a loving home!
 
enjoy,
~ Peter


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Re: My Taras collection
« Reply #181 on: May 02, 2018, 08:43:41 pm »
Great addition

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Re: My Taras collection
« Reply #182 on: May 02, 2018, 08:47:25 pm »
Nice find,  :) +++

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Re: My Taras collection
« Reply #183 on: May 04, 2018, 03:01:43 am »
Thanks guys!   

I have another diobol on the way... stay tuned.   :)

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Re: My Taras collection
« Reply #184 on: May 11, 2018, 07:14:46 pm »
as promised here is my newest diobol...

https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-146193

the reverse is the typical battle scene between Herakles and the Nemean lion, but the young Herakles head obverse is a bit unusual for Taras, which is why I wanted this one. it was sold as rare, but I think scarce is the best we can safely say.
still...   :)

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Re: My Taras collection
« Reply #185 on: May 12, 2018, 12:17:58 am »
Nice piece,  +++

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Number 75!
« Reply #186 on: May 29, 2018, 06:41:33 pm »
thanks Q.   :)

here is my latest, a drachm from the late 4th- early 3rd century BC...
https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-146592

[standard disclaimer] the image doesn't do it justice, and it really does look MUCH better in hand with nice dark toning. [/standard disclaimer]

it is also the 75th coin in my Taras collection!

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Re: My Taras collection
« Reply #187 on: May 29, 2018, 11:21:58 pm »
Love the owl!

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Re: My Taras collection
« Reply #188 on: May 30, 2018, 12:57:22 am »
Hi, Peter, Congrats on the 75th coin in your Taras collection   +++

It is really nice coin... ;)

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Re: My Taras collection
« Reply #189 on: May 30, 2018, 04:55:17 am »
Hi Enodia,

Congratulations on reaching your 75th Taras coin! :)

I have an example of Vlasto 1054 (first coin):

https://www.forumancientcoins.com/meepzorp/gi_calb_taras_pt04.htm

It appears to be very similar to your coin (Vlasto 1055).

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Re: My Taras collection
« Reply #190 on: May 31, 2018, 01:50:12 pm »
Thanks for sharing Peter, your words in description help me a lot.

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Re: My Taras collection
« Reply #191 on: June 26, 2018, 09:43:36 pm »
happy to help Leo!   8)

my newest addition from Taras is this half shekel from the period of Hannibal's occupation, and represents one of the last types ever minted at this great city. these are sometimes called "reduced nomoi", although I find that confusing since the standard didrachm was reduced by a gram at the time of Pyrrhus' campaigns 70 years earlier. the coin does look like a typical Tarentine didrachm from earlier in their history, but it is very thin and only half the weight.

https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-147453

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Re: My Taras collection
« Reply #192 on: June 26, 2018, 09:53:38 pm »
Cool coin Peter

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Re: My Taras collection
« Reply #193 on: June 27, 2018, 07:35:15 am »
Wow, what a fantastic thread/gallery ... congrats on adding the new coin to your already fabulous collection!

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Re: My Taras collection
« Reply #194 on: June 27, 2018, 12:33:00 pm »
Thanks mates!

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Re: My Taras collection
« Reply #195 on: June 27, 2018, 03:27:31 pm »
Hi Enodia,

Nice coin! :)

It was struck with very artistic dies.

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Re: My Taras collection
« Reply #196 on: June 27, 2018, 05:16:47 pm »
Thanks.
Yes, i think the style of this type is much finer than most of those from this period.

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« Reply #197 on: August 07, 2018, 12:06:44 am »
I won this coin at auction last week. it is a rare drachm or 'half nomos' from the beginning of the 5th century BC. Vlasto only lists 5 of these, two facing left and the other three (this type) all from the same dies. I've been after one of these for a long time, and finally landed this one!

check it out...

https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-148398

and don't forget to press the Position + button to see the entire gallery in its proper order.

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Re: My Taras collection
« Reply #198 on: August 07, 2018, 12:53:09 am »
Hi Peter,

Congratulations on your latest acquisition!

Regards,

Peter

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Re: My Taras collection
« Reply #199 on: August 07, 2018, 01:54:33 am »
I agree, Nice coin  :) +++

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