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© Roma Numismatics Limited
Nomos - Aristippos 240 BC - 228 BC
| Silver | 6.52 g | 21 mm |
| Issuer | Tarentum (Calabria) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 240 BC - 228 BC |
| Value | Nomos (2) |
| Currency | Campanian (Italic-Achaean) drachm |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 6.52 g |
| Diameter | 21 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#195468 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Taras astride dolphin to left, holding kantharos; monogram to right, ΤΑΡΑΣ below.
Script: Greek
Lettering: ΤΑΡΑΣ
Comment
Aristippos, magistrate.
Interesting fact
The Nomos - Aristippos coin from Tarentum (Calabria) is notable for its unique design, which features a portrait of Aristippos, a Greek philosopher who was a member of the school of Socrates. The coin's design is considered one of the earliest depictions of a real person on a coin, making it a significant piece of numismatic history.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (240 BC - 228 BC) | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for Nomos - Aristippos (240 BC - 228 BC) coin.
