Nomos (332 BC - 302 BC) front Nomos (332 BC - 302 BC) back
Nomos (332 BC - 302 BC) photo
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Nomos 332 BC - 302 BC

 
Silver 7.92 g 23 mm
Description
Issuer
Tarentum (Calabria)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
332 BC - 302 BC
Value
Nomos (2)
Currency
Campanian (Italic-Achaean) drachm
Composition
Silver
Weight
7.92 g
Diameter
23 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Orientation
Variable alignment ↺
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-09
References
Numista
N#183789
Rarity index
95%

Reverse

Taras astride dolphin left, cantharus in right hand, trident cradled on left arm. Dolphin below.

Script: Greek

Lettering:
TAPAΣ
Ω
Σ

Comment

Fischer-Bossert Group 73, 888; Bement 88.

Interesting fact

The Nomos coin from Tarentum (Calabria) was used as a form of currency in the ancient Greek city of Tarentum during the 4th century BC. It features the image of a bull on one side and the Greek god Apollo on the other, signifying the city's strong agricultural and cultural ties to the surrounding region.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
ND (332 BC - 302 BC)  - - - - - -

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