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© Nomos AG
Drachm 470 BC - 465 BC
| Silver | 4.01 g | 16 mm |
| Issuer | Tarentum (Calabria) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 470 BC - 465 BC |
| Value | Drachm (1) |
| Currency | Campanian (Italic-Achaean) drachm |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 4.01 g |
| Diameter | 16 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#417117 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Diademed head of Satyra to right, her hair tied in a bun at the back; behind neck A.
Interesting fact
The Drachm coin from Tarentum (Calabria) was used as a form of currency in ancient Greece and has a unique history. One interesting fact about this coin is that it features the image of a mythical creature called the Taras, which is a dolphin-riding boy, on its obverse side. This image was a symbol of the city of Tarentum and represented the city's connection to the sea. The coin's design was created by the artist Phidias and is considered a masterpiece of ancient Greek art.
