Nomos - Kynon

€1.00
IssuerTarentum
Year272 BC - 240 BC
TypeStandard circulation coin
ValueNomos (2)
CurrencyDrachm
CompositionSilver
Weight6.44 g
Dimensions19.5 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationVariable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) HN Italy#1031, SNG ANS 1#1189, Vlasto#859
Obverse descriptionNude youth riding horse walking to right, raising his right hand to crown the horse`s head; below horse, bearded mask of Silenos facing; below right, KY / NΩN; in upper left field, monogram of AP.
Obverse scriptGreek
Obverse letteringKY NΩN
Reverse descriptionPhalanthos seated astride dolphin to left, holding kantharos in his extended right hand and resting his left on the back of the dolphin.
Reverse scriptGreek
Reverse letteringTΑΡΑΣ
Edge
Mint
MintageND (272 BC - 240 BC)  - -
Catalog ID6114237650
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