© Trustees of the British Museum
© Trustees of the British Museum
Nomos 302 BC - 280 BC
| Silver | 7.86 g | 21 mm |
| Issuer | Tarentum (Calabria) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 302 BC - 280 BC |
| Value | Nomos (2) |
| Currency | Campanian (Italic-Achaean) drachm |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 7.86 g |
| Diameter | 21 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#390420 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Taras seated left on dolphin, holding bunch of grapes.
Script: Greek
Lettering:
ΤΑΡΑΣ
ΑΓΑ
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Nomos coin from Tarentum is that it features a unique combination of symbols and imagery, including a helmeted head of Athena on the obverse and a horseman on the reverse, which reflects the city's cultural and historical ties to ancient Greece and its emphasis on maritime trade and commerce.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (302 BC - 280 BC) | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for Nomos (302 BC - 280 BC) coin.
