Nomos (272 BC - 240 BC) front Nomos (272 BC - 240 BC) back
Nomos (272 BC - 240 BC) photo
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Nomos 272 BC - 240 BC

 
Silver 6.51 g 20 mm
Description
Issuer
Tarentum (Calabria)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
272 BC - 240 BC
Value
Nomos (2)
Currency
Campanian (Italic-Achaean) drachm
Composition
Silver
Weight
6.51 g
Diameter
20 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Orientation
Variable alignment ↺
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-09
References
Numista
N#416993
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Phalanthos riding dolphin to right, holding cornucopiae in his right hand and trident in his left; behind, monogram.

Script: Greek

Lettering: ΤΑΡΑΣ

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 the surrounding region.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
ND (272 BC - 240 BC)  - - - - - -

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