Hemistater

€423,435.00
IssuerTarentum
Year276 BC - 272 BC
TypeStandard circulation coins
Value1/2 Gold Stater (10)
CurrencyAttic drachm
CompositionGold
Weight4.31 g
Dimensions15 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) HN Italy#985 cf. France, Gillet#41 , Vlasto#34 var. , de Luynes#245 var.
Obverse descriptionHead of Herakles right, wearing lion skin.
Obverse script
Obverse lettering
Reverse descriptionMale youth (Taras or Phalanthos?), nude but for chlamys draped over arm, holding reins in right hand, trident in left, driving fast biga right; TAPANTINΩN in exergue.
Reverse scriptGreek
Reverse letteringTAPANTINΩN
Edge
Mint
MintageND (276 BC - 272 BC)  - -
Catalog ID8680850190
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