Æ15 (275 BC - 200 BC) front Æ15 (275 BC - 200 BC) back
Æ15 (275 BC - 200 BC) photo
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Æ15 275 BC - 200 BC

 
Bronze 2.67 g 15 mm
Description
Issuer
Tarentum (Calabria)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
275 BC - 200 BC
Currency
Campanian (Italic-Achaean) drachm
Composition
Bronze
Weight
2.67 g
Diameter
15 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-09
References
Numista
N#189982
Rarity index
94%

Reverse

Youthful oikist, nude, riding dolphin to left, holding a kantharos in his right hand and cornucopiae in left

Script: Greek

Lettering: TAN

Interesting fact

The coin features a unique design on its reverse side, depicting a horseman riding a horse in a standing position, with the horse's head turned back towards the rider. This design is known as the "Tarentine horseman" and is a distinctive feature of coins from Tarentum during this time period.