Nomos

€1.00
IssuerTarentum
Year290 BC - 281 BC
TypeStandard circulation coin
ValueNomos (2)
CurrencyDrachm
CompositionSilver
Weight7.83 g
Dimensions
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) HN Italy#940, Vlasto#648-650
Obverse descriptionHelmeted rider on horse prancing to left, holding, in his left hand, a large shield ornamented with a dolphin and, in his right, two spears. Above and to right, ΑIΛ and below ΑΠΗ
Obverse scriptGreek
Obverse letteringΑIΛ ΑΠΗ
Reverse descriptionPhalanthos, nude, riding on dolphin to left, holding spindle over his left shoulder; to left CΟΙ; to right, ornamental trident pointed downwards
Reverse scriptGreek
Reverse letteringΤΑΡΑΣ
Edge
Mint
MintageND (290 BC - 281 BC)  - -
Catalog ID1756037770
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