Nomos (330 BC - 290 BC) front Nomos (330 BC - 290 BC) back
Nomos (330 BC - 290 BC) photo
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Nomos 330 BC - 290 BC

 
Silver 7 g 21 mm
Description
Issuer
Tarentum (Calabria)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
330 BC - 290 BC
Value
Nomos (2)
Currency
Campanian (Italic-Achaean) drachm
Composition
Silver
Weight
7 g
Diameter
21 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Orientation
Variable alignment ↺
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-09
References
Numista
N#320469
Rarity index
95%

Reverse

Taras riding dolphin left, holding in left hand shield decorated with a hippocamp and trident with right hand; to left, inscription; to right, inscription; below to right, murex shell.

Script: Greek

Lettering:
ΦI
TAPAΣ

Translation: Taras

Comment

Fischer-Bossert Group 77, 1021.

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 young man, believed to be a representation of the Greek god Apollo, while the reverse side shows a horse and rider, which is a common motif in ancient Italian art. This blending of cultural styles reflects the rich cultural heritage of Tarentum, a city that was founded by Greek colonizers but later became a key center of Italian culture.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
ND (330 BC - 290 BC)  - - - - - -

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