Nomos - Aristokrates and Pi-

€1.00
IssuerTarentum
Year272 BC - 240 BC
TypeStandard circulation coin
ValueNomos (2)
CurrencyDrachm
CompositionSilver
Weight6.36 g
Dimensions20 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationVariable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) HN Italy#1041, Vlasto#908-909
Obverse descriptionNude youth on horseback to right, crowning horse with wreath; behind, Nike flying to right to crown rider with wreath, ΦΙ before, ΑΡΙΣΤΟ-ΚΡΑΤΗΣ in two lines below.
Obverse scriptGreek
Obverse letteringΦΙ ΑΡΙΣΤΟ ΚΡΑΤΗΣ
Reverse descriptionTaras astride dolphin to left, holding kantharos in extended right hand, cradling trident in left arm; herm behind, ΠI before, ΤΑΡΑΣ below.
Reverse scriptGreek
Reverse letteringΤΑΡΑΣ ΠΙ
Edge
Mint
MintageND (272 BC - 240 BC)  - -
Catalog ID3372983700
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