© Leu Numismatik
© Leu Numismatik
Nomos 280 BC - 272 BC
| Silver | 7.91 g | 21 mm |
| Issuer | Tarentum (Calabria) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 280 BC - 272 BC |
| Value | Nomos (2) |
| Currency | Campanian (Italic-Achaean) drachm |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 7.91 g |
| Diameter | 21 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#416889 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Youthful oikist riding dolphin to left, holding round shield inscribed with Ε with his left hand and extending his right; to left, ΖΟΡ; below, waves to left.
Script: Greek
Lettering:
ΤΑΡΑΣ
ΖΟΡ
Interesting fact
The Nomos coin from Tarentum (Calabria) features a unique design on its reverse side, depicting a horseman riding a horse in a standing position, with the horse's head turned back towards its rider. This design is known as the "Tarentine horseman" and is a distinctive feature of coins from this region.
