1/2 Shekel

Issuer Tarentum
Year 212 BC - 209 BC
Type Standard circulation coin
Value 1/2 Shekel
Currency Shekel (212-209 BC)
Composition Silver
Weight 3.85 g
Diameter 20 mm
Thickness
Shape Round (irregular)
Technique Hammered
Orientation Variable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) HN Italy#1082, BMC Gr/It#3, GCV#384, Vlasto#984-986, SNG ANS 1#1272, HGC 1#934
Obverse description Naked boy on horse standing right, which he crowns with his right hand; above, Nike flying right crowning him.
Obverse script Greek
Obverse lettering ΣΩKANNAΣ
Reverse description Taras seated left on dolphin, holding kantharos and trident.
Reverse script Greek
Reverse lettering TAPAΣ
Edge
Mint
Mintage ND (212 BC - 209 BC) - -
Numisquare ID 5521093770
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