Nomos - Aristocles

€300,090.00
IssuerTarentum
Year272 BC - 235 BC
TypeStandard circulation coin
ValueNomos (2)
CurrencyDrachm
CompositionSilver
Weight6.4 g
Dimensions20 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationVariable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) HN Italy#1033, BMC Gr/It#214, SNG ANS 1#1197, GCV#375, Vlasto#877-882
Obverse descriptionNaked horseman right, holding shield and three spears.
Obverse scriptGreek
Obverse letteringΔI / AΡI - ΣTO / KΛ - HΣ
(Translation: Magistrate `Aristocles`.)
Reverse descriptionPhalanthos riding dolphin left, holding Trident and Kantharos; female head in right field.
Reverse scriptGreek
Reverse letteringTAΡAΣ
(Translation: `Taras` city.)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (272 BC - 235 BC)  - -
Catalog ID3614476200
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