Nomos

€189,913.00
IssuerTarentum
Year280 BC - 272 BC
TypeStandard circulation coin
ValueNomos (2)
CurrencyDrachm
CompositionSilver
Weight6.22 g
Dimensions21.0 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationVariable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) HN Italy#1000, BMC Gr/It#175, GCV#370, Vlasto#732-738
Obverse descriptionNude male figure standing right, crowning horse ridden by young jockey to left. Above to right, ΓΥ
Obverse scriptGreek
Obverse letteringΑΡΙΣ ΤΙΠΠ ΓΥ
Reverse descriptionPhalanthos, nude, riding dolphin to right, holding arrow in his right hand and bow in his left and below right, elephant. Below dolphin’s tail, ΔΙ
Reverse scriptGreek
Reverse letteringΤΑΡΑΣ ΔΙ
Edge
Mint
MintageND (280 BC - 272 BC)  - -
Catalog ID5346762240
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