© Kölner Münzkabinett Tyll Kroha Nachfolger UG
© Kölner Münzkabinett Tyll Kroha Nachfolger UG
Drachm - Nikokrates and An- 272 BC - 235 BC
| Silver | 2.94 g | - |
| Issuer | Tarentum (Calabria) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 272 BC - 235 BC |
| Value | Drachm (1) |
| Currency | Campanian (Italic-Achaean) drachm |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 2.94 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#391308 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Owl, with closed wings right on Ionic capital.
Script: Greek
Lettering:
NIKOKPATHΣ
AN
TAP
Interesting fact
The Drachm coin from Tarentum (Calabria) featuring Nikokrates and An- (272 BC - 235 BC) is notable for its unique design. On one side, it features a portrait of Nikokrates, a prominent citizen of Tarentum, while the other side depicts a mythological scene of An- (also known as Angerona), the Roman goddess of silence, with her finger on her lips, symbolizing secrecy. This coin's design is a prime example of the artistic and cultural exchange that occurred between ancient Greek city-states and Rome.
