Nomos

€1.00
IssuerTarentum (Calabria)
Year510 BC - 500 BC
TypeStandard circulation coins
ValueNomos (2)
CurrencyCampanian (Italic-Achaean) drachm
CompositionSilver
Weight8.13 g
Dimensions23.5 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered, Incuse
OrientationVariable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) HN Italy#826 , Vlasto#62-69 , SNG Lloyd#108 , Kraay&Hirm#294 , Gillet#45 , Gulbenkian#16 , Jameson#80 , Traité I#2026 , AMB Basel#72 France
Obverse descriptionTaras, nude, riding dolphin right, extending left hand, right hand resting on dolphin`s back; TARAS (retrograde) to left, scallop shell below, dot-and-cable border around.
Obverse scriptGreek (retrograde)
Obverse letteringΤΑΡΑϞ
Reverse descriptionIncuse of obverse type.
Reverse script
Reverse lettering
Edge
Mint
MintageND (510 BC - 500 BC)  - -
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Catalog ID1278861250
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