Nomos - Ey-, Phi- and Tistiar

€382,261.00
IssuerTarentum
Year272 BC - 240 BC
TypeStandard circulation coin
ValueNomos (2)
CurrencyDrachm
CompositionSilver
Weight6.5 g
Dimensions18 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationVariable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) HN Italy#1026, Vlasto#842-844
Obverse descriptionNude youth on horseback left, placing wreath on horse`s head.
Obverse scriptGreek
Obverse letteringEY ΦI T-IΣTIAΡ
(Translation: Ey-, Phi- and Tistiar-, magistrates.)
Reverse descriptionTaras on dolphin left, holding trident and Nike who crowns him; bunch of grapes behind.
Reverse scriptGreek
Reverse letteringTAPAΣ
(Translation: Taras)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (272 BC - 240 BC)  - -
Catalog ID8554093830
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