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© Trustees of the British Museum
Nomos 340 BC - 332 BC
| Silver | 7.801 g | 20 mm |
| Issuer | Tarentum (Calabria) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 340 BC - 332 BC |
| Value | Nomos (2) |
| Currency | Campanian (Italic-Achaean) drachm |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 7.801 g |
| Diameter | 20 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#389123 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Taras seated sideways on dolphin left, holding kantharos, shield and trident, waves below.
Script: Greek
Lettering:
ΤΑΡΑΣ
Π
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 is a horse with a human body and a fish tail. This creature was said to have been founded by the city of Tarentum and was featured on many of the city's coins as a symbol of its wealth and power. The Nomos coin is a rare and valuable example of this symbolism and is highly sought after by collectors today.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (340 BC - 332 BC) | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for Nomos (340 BC - 332 BC) coin.
