Nomos

€183,496.00
IssuerTarentum
Year240 BC - 228 BC
TypeStandard circulation coin
ValueNomos (2)
CurrencyDrachm
CompositionSilver
Weight6.54 g
Dimensions20.0 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationVariable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) HN Italy#1059, BMC Gr/It#276, SNG France#2059, SNG Lloyd#230, Dewing#316, SNG ANS 1#1260, GCV#379, HGC 1#905, Vlasto#963
Obverse descriptionBareheaded, bearded and armored military leader riding horse galloping to right, his head and torso facing and his right arm stretched out to left, holding Nike crowning him to right; in field to left, monogram of ΕΠΙΚ; below horse, KAΛΛIKPA / THΣ
Obverse scriptGreek
Obverse letteringΕΠΙΚ ΚΑΛΛΙΚΡΑ ΤΗΣ
Reverse descriptionTaras astride dolphin to left, holding, in his right hand, Nike crowning him to right, and, in his left, an ornamental trident. To right, monogram of NE
Reverse scriptGreek
Reverse letteringΤΑΡΑΣ ΝΕ
Edge
Mint
MintageND (240 BC - 228 BC)  - -
Catalog ID1585603810
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