Nomos

€1.00
IssuerTarentum
Year344 BC - 340 BC
TypeStandard circulation coin
ValueNomos (2)
CurrencyDrachm
CompositionSilver
Weight7.66 g
Dimensions20 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationVariable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) HN Italy#876, Vlasto#428-442, SNG Lockett#165
Obverse descriptionEphebe, nude, holding a small round shield and a lance with his left hand and the reins with his right, preparing to vault from a horse cantering to left, his left leg hanging down and his right knee on the horse`s back; below horse, ⊣.
Obverse script
Obverse lettering
Reverse descriptionPhalanthos, nude, riding dolphin to left, holding crested Corinthian helmet in his outstretched right hand and resting his left hand on the dolphin`s back; below, waves.
Reverse scriptGreek
Reverse letteringTAPA Σ
Edge
Mint
MintageND (344 BC - 340 BC)  - -
Catalog ID8917538990
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