Nomos - Zopyrion

€195,466.00
IssuerTarentum
Year240 BC - 228 BC
TypeStandard circulation coin
ValueNomos (2)
CurrencyDrachm
CompositionSilver
Weight6.43 g
Dimensions19 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationVariable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) HN Italy#1054, SNG ANS 1#1246, SNG Lloyd#225, Vlasto#940-941
Obverse descriptionNude youth on horseback to right, ΖΩΠΥΡΙΩΝ below; below forelegs, ΣΩ above bukranion
Obverse scriptGreek
Obverse letteringΖΩΠΥΡΙΩΝ ΣΩ
Reverse descriptionTaras astride dolphin to left, holding hippocamp in extended right hand, trident against left arm; monogram and mask of Silenos right, ΤΑΡΑΣ below.
Reverse scriptGreek
Reverse letteringΤΑΡΑΣ
Edge
Mint
MintageND (240 BC - 228 BC)  - -
Catalog ID3688444520
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