© Leu Numismatik
© Leu Numismatik
Nomos 272 BC - 240 BC
| Silver | 6.48 g | 20 mm |
| Issuer | Tarentum (Calabria) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 272 BC - 240 BC |
| Value | Nomos (2) |
| Currency | Campanian (Italic-Achaean) drachm |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 6.48 g |
| Diameter | 20 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#417721 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Youthful oikist, nude, riding dolphin to left, holding tripod in his right hand and resting his left on the dolphin; behind, Nike flying left, crowning the oikist.
Script: Greek
Lettering: TAPAΣ
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Nomos coin from Tarentum is that it features a unique blend of Greek and Italian influences in its design. The obverse side of the coin depicts a portrait of a youthful Hercules, while the reverse side shows a horse and rider, which is a common motif in ancient Italian art. This blending of cultural styles reflects the rich cultural exchange that occurred in the region during the Hellenistic period.
