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Nomos 430 BC - 425 BC
| Silver | 7.65 g | 20.5 mm |
| Issuer | Tarentum (Calabria) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 430 BC - 425 BC |
| Value | Nomos (2) |
| Currency | Campanian (Italic-Achaean) drachm |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 7.65 g |
| Diameter | 20.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#423674 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Taras as Oikistes, his torso bare, wearing himation from his waist, seated left on stool, holding bird by its wing with his right hand, his left arm resting on the stool back.
Comment
Fischer-Bossert Group 17, 266; Hunt I 177; Vlasto, Taras, Type 37.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin Nomos (430 BC - 425 BC) from Tarentum (Calabria) made of Silver weighing 7.65 g is that it features a unique combination of symbols and imagery that reflect the cultural and historical context of its time. On one side, the coin bears the image of a mythical creature, the Taras, which is a symbol of the city of Tarentum and represents the city's connection to the sea and its maritime history. On the other side, the coin features a depiction of a dolphin, which was a common motif in ancient Greek art and symbolized intelligence, playfulness, and the bond between humans and nature. The combination of these two symbols on the coin highlights the rich cultural heritage of Tarentum and its connection to the natural world.
