© Leu Numismatik
© Leu Numismatik
Nomos 332 BC - 302 BC
| Silver | 7.93 g | 21 mm |
| Issuer | Tarentum (Calabria) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 332 BC - 302 BC |
| Value | Nomos (2) |
| Currency | Campanian (Italic-Achaean) drachm |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 7.93 g |
| Diameter | 21 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#417763 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Youthful oikist, nude, riding dolphin to left, holding distaff with his left hand; below, prow.
Script: Greek
Lettering: TAPAΣ
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 representation of a dolphin, which was a symbol of the Italian region of Calabria. This blending of cultural motifs reflects the rich cultural exchange that occurred in the ancient Mediterranean world.
