Nomos - Sostratos

€195,459.00
IssuerTarentum
Year281 BC - 272 BC
TypeStandard circulation coin
ValueNomos (2)
CurrencyDrachm
CompositionSilver
Weight6.54 g
Dimensions22 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationVariable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) HN Italy#1001, SNG ANS 1#1084, Vlasto#713-719
Obverse descriptionNude, helmeted warrior on horseback right, preparing to cast spear downward with right hand, holding shield and two spears in left hand; ΓΥ behind, ΣΩΣΤΡΑΤΟΣ below.
Obverse scriptGreek
Obverse letteringΓΥ ΣΩΣΤΡΑΤΟΣ
Reverse descriptionTaras astride dolphin to left, holding Nike and cornucopiae; thunderbolt behind, ΠΟΛΥ before, TAPAΣ below.
Reverse scriptGreek
Reverse letteringΠΟΛΥ ΤΑΡΑΣ
Edge
Mint
MintageND (281 BC - 272 BC)  - -
Catalog ID4163688160
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