Nomos

Issuer Tarentum
Year 272 BC - 240 BC
Type Standard circulation coin
Value Nomos (2)
Currency Drachm
Composition Silver
Weight 6.285 g
Diameter 20.5 mm
Thickness
Shape Round (irregular)
Technique Hammered
Orientation Variable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) HN Italy#1044, BMC Gr/It#195, GCV#376, Vlasto#927-933, SNG ANS 1#1238
Obverse description Naked warrior, wearing helmet and holding large shield, seated on horse standing left, right foreleg raised.
Obverse script Greek
Obverse lettering EY APIΣTΩN
Reverse description Taras seated left on dolphin, holding hippocamp and trident.
Reverse script Greek
Reverse lettering ⅠΩΠ TAPAΣ
Edge
Mint
Mintage ND (272 BC - 240 BC) - -
Numisquare ID 5718633400
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