1/2 Shekel

€391,861.00
IssuerTarentum
Year212 BC - 209 BC
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1/2 Shekel
CurrencyShekel (212-209 BC)
CompositionSilver
Weight3.85 g
Dimensions20 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationVariable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) HN Italy#1082, BMC Gr/It#3, GCV#384, Vlasto#984-986, SNG ANS 1#1272, HGC 1#934
Obverse descriptionNaked boy on horse standing right, which he crowns with his right hand; above, Nike flying right crowning him.
Obverse scriptGreek
Obverse letteringΣΩKANNAΣ
Reverse descriptionTaras seated left on dolphin, holding kantharos and trident.
Reverse scriptGreek
Reverse letteringTAPAΣ
Edge
Mint
MintageND (212 BC - 209 BC)  - -
Catalog ID5521093770
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