Nomos

Issuer Tarentum
Year 272 BC - 240 BC
Type Standard circulation coin
Value Nomos (2)
Currency Drachm
Composition Silver
Weight 6.42 g
Diameter 20.5 mm
Thickness
Shape Round (irregular)
Technique Hammered
Orientation Variable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) HN Italy#1042, SNG ANS 1#1230, Vlasto#910-912
Obverse description Youth, nude, placing right hand on mane, and holding rein in left, on horseback right; to left, Nike flying right, crowning him; ΦI to right, APIΣTEIΔAΣ below.
Obverse script Greek
Obverse lettering ΦΙ APIΣTEIΔ AΣ
Reverse description Phalanthos, nude, holding grain ear in right hand and cradling ornate trident in left arm, riding dolphin left; monogram to right, TAPAΣ below.
Reverse script Greek
Reverse lettering ΤΑΡΑΣ
Edge
Mint
Mintage ND (272 BC - 240 BC) - -
Numisquare ID 3081263400
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