© Trustees of the British Museum
© Trustees of the British Museum
Nomos 332 BC - 302 BC
| Silver | 7.613 g | - |
| Issuer | Tarentum (Calabria) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 332 BC - 302 BC |
| Value | Nomos (2) |
| Currency | Campanian (Italic-Achaean) drachm |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 7.613 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#389502 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Taras seated left on dolphin, holding kantharos and trident, snake behind.
Script: Greek
Lettering: ΤΑΡΑΣ
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 the image of a mythical creature called a "Taras," which was a symbol of the city of Tarentum. The Taras was depicted as a youthful figure riding a dolphin, and it was believed to represent the city's strong maritime tradition and its connection to the sea. The coin's design was likely meant to promote the city's reputation as a thriving and prosperous center of trade and commerce.
