Nomos - Lykon, Si- and Py-

€195,460.00
IssuerTarentum
Year280 BC - 272 BC
TypeStandard circulation coin
ValueNomos (2)
CurrencyDrachm
CompositionSilver
Weight6.41 g
Dimensions22 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationVariable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) HN Italy#1004, Vlasto#730-731
Obverse descriptionNude, helmeted warrior on horseback to right, holding shield and spears, preparing to cast spear downward; Nike before, flying to left to crown horse, ΣΙ to left, ΛΥΚΩΝ below.
Obverse scriptGreek
Obverse letteringΣΙ ΛΥΚΩΝ
Reverse descriptionTaras astride dolphin to left, holding kantharos and trident; retrograde ΓΥ to right, ΤΑΡΑΣ below.
Reverse scriptGreek
Reverse letteringΓΥ ΤΑΡΑΣ
Edge
Mint
MintageND (280 BC - 272 BC)  - -
Catalog ID3689251840
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