Nomos (240 BC - 228 BC) front Nomos (240 BC - 228 BC) back
Nomos (240 BC - 228 BC) photo
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Nomos 240 BC - 228 BC

 
Silver 6.54 g 20.0 mm
Description
Issuer
Tarentum (Calabria)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
240 BC - 228 BC
Value
Nomos (2)
Currency
Campanian (Italic-Achaean) drachm
Composition
Silver
Weight
6.54 g
Diameter
20.0 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Orientation
Variable alignment ↺
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-10
References
Numista
N#183496
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Taras astride dolphin to left, holding, in his right hand, Nike crowning him to right, and, in his left, an ornamental trident. To right, monogram of NE

Script: Greek

Lettering:
ΤΑΡΑΣ
ΝΕ

Interesting fact

The Nomos coin from Tarentum (Calabria) was used as a form of currency in the ancient Greek city of Tarentum during the 3rd century BC. It features the image of a bull on one side and the Greek god Apollo on the other, signifying the city's strong agricultural and cultural ties to ancient Greece.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
ND (240 BC - 228 BC)  - - - - - -

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