Nomos (280 BC - 272 BC) front Nomos (280 BC - 272 BC) back
Nomos (280 BC - 272 BC) photo
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Nomos 280 BC - 272 BC

 
Silver 6.22 g 21.0 mm
Description
Issuer
Tarentum (Calabria)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
280 BC - 272 BC
Value
Nomos (2)
Currency
Campanian (Italic-Achaean) drachm
Composition
Silver
Weight
6.22 g
Diameter
21.0 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Orientation
Variable alignment ↺
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-09
References
Numista
N#189913
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Phalanthos, nude, riding dolphin to right, holding arrow in his right hand and bow in his left and below right, elephant. Below dolphin’s tail, ΔΙ

Script: Greek

Lettering:
ΤΑΡΑΣ
ΔΙ

Interesting fact

The Nomos coin from Tarentum (Calabria) was minted during a time of great cultural and artistic achievement in ancient Greece. The coin's design features a depiction of the Greek goddess Athena on the obverse (front side), and a horse on the reverse (back side). This coin was used as a means of exchange and commerce, and its design was meant to symbolize the wealth and prosperity of the city-state of Tarentum. It's interesting to note that the Nomos coin was also used as a form of propaganda, as it was often distributed as a gift to allied cities and rulers, and its design was meant to promote the ideals and values of the city-state. Additionally, the coin's silver content made it a valuable commodity, and it was often used as a form of currency in trade and commerce.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
ND (280 BC - 272 BC)  - - - - - -

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