Nomos

€417,976.00
IssuerTarentum
Year450 BC - 440 BC
TypeStandard circulation coin
ValueNomos (2)
CurrencyDrachm
CompositionSilver
Weight7.95 g
Dimensions25 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationVariable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) HN Italy#–, Vlasto#–, SNG Ashmolean#223
Obverse descriptionYouthful oikist, nude, riding dolphin to left, extending both hands; below, scallop shell; to upper right, cicada.
Obverse script
Obverse lettering
Reverse descriptionYouthful oikist, draped from the waist, seated to left on a diphros, holding an upright spindle in his right hand; all within laurel wreath.
Reverse scriptGreek
Reverse letteringTARAΣ
Edge
Mint
MintageND (450 BC - 440 BC)  - -
Catalog ID6481709930
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