© Nomos AG
© Nomos AG
Nomos 315 BC - 302 BC
| Silver | 7.95 g | 21 mm |
| Issuer | Tarentum (Calabria) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 315 BC - 302 BC |
| Value | Nomos (2) |
| Currency | Campanian (Italic-Achaean) drachm |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 7.95 g |
| Diameter | 21 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#417539 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Phalanthos, nude, riding dolphin to left, holding rudder in his left hand and a kantharos in his right; in field to left, KΛ.
Script: Greek
Lettering:
ΤΑΡΑΣ
KΛ
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 the Greek goddess Athena, while the reverse side shows a scene of a dolphin jumping out of the water, 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.
