Nomos

€1.00
IssuerTarentum
Year430 BC - 425 BC
TypeStandard circulation coin
ValueNomos (2)
CurrencyCampanian (Italic-Achaean) drachm
CompositionSilver
Weight7.65 g
Dimensions20.5 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationVariable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) HN Italy#844 , Vlasto#216 , Gillet#62 France, Gulbenkian#22 , de Luynes#284 , Jameson#101 , McClean#562
Obverse descriptionPhalanthos, nude, riding dolphin left, holding akrostolion in extended right hand, left hand placed on dolphin’s back; below, crawfish left.
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Reverse descriptionTaras as Oikistes, his torso bare, wearing himation from his waist, seated left on stool, holding bird by its wing with his right hand, his left arm resting on the stool back.
Reverse script
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Edge
Mint
MintageND (430 BC - 425 BC)  - -
Catalog ID7550750160
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