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Nomos 315 BC - 302 BC
| Silver | 7.69 g | 22 mm |
| Issuer | Tarentum (Calabria) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 315 BC - 302 BC |
| Value | Nomos (2) |
| Currency | Campanian (Italic-Achaean) drachm |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 7.69 g |
| Diameter | 22 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#417958 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Youthful oikist, nude, riding dolphin to right, holding arrow in his right hand and bow in his left; below, ՒHP.
Script: Greek
Lettering:
ΤΑΡΑΣ
ՒHP
Comment
Fischer-Bossert Group 68, 810; Pozzi (Boutin) 342.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin Nomos (315 BC - 302 BC) from Tarentum (Calabria) made of Silver weighing 7.69 g is that it features a unique blend of Greek and Italian influences in its design. The coin's obverse side bears the image of a Greek goddess, likely Hera or Athena, while the reverse side features a depiction of a dolphin, which was a common symbol in ancient Italian art. This blending of cultural motifs reflects the rich cultural exchange that occurred in the region during the Hellenistic period.
