© Trustees of the British Museum
© Trustees of the British Museum
Nomos 302 BC - 280 BC
| Silver | 7.873 g | 21.5 mm |
| Issuer | Tarentum (Calabria) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 302 BC - 280 BC |
| Value | Nomos (2) |
| Currency | Campanian (Italic-Achaean) drachm |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 7.873 g |
| Diameter | 21.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#390434 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Taras seated left on dolphin, holding wreath.
Script: Greek
Lettering:
TAPAΣ
ΛY
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 mythical creature, the Nereid, who was believed to be a sea nymph. This highlights the strong maritime culture and traditions of the city of Tarentum, which was an important port city in Magna Graecia (ancient Greece).
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.
