© Leu Numismatik
© Leu Numismatik
Nomos 281 BC - 228 BC
| Silver | 6.79 g | 19 mm |
| Issuer | Tarentum (Calabria) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 281 BC - 228 BC |
| Value | Nomos (2) |
| Currency | Campanian (Italic-Achaean) drachm |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 6.79 g |
| Diameter | 19 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#417702 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Nude youth riding horse walking to right, raising his right hand to crown the horse's head; below, dolphin right.
Script: Greek
Lettering: TA
Comment
Campano-Tarentine coinage.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Nomos coin from Tarentum is that it features a unique combination 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 influences reflects the rich history of Tarentum as a Greek colony in southern Italy.
