Nomos - Aristokrates and Pi- (272 BC - 240 BC) front Nomos - Aristokrates and Pi- (272 BC - 240 BC) back
Nomos - Aristokrates and Pi- (272 BC - 240 BC) photo
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Nomos - Aristokrates and Pi- 272 BC - 240 BC

 
Silver 6.36 g 20 mm
Description
Issuer
Tarentum (Calabria)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
272 BC - 240 BC
Value
Nomos (2)
Currency
Campanian (Italic-Achaean) drachm
Composition
Silver
Weight
6.36 g
Diameter
20 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Orientation
Variable alignment ↺
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-09
References
Numista
N#195463
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Taras astride dolphin to left, holding kantharos in extended right hand, cradling trident in left arm; herm behind, ΠI before, ΤΑΡΑΣ below.

Script: Greek

Lettering:
ΤΑΡΑΣ
ΠΙ

Comment

Aristokrates and Pi-, magistrates.

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a unique combination of two different rulers, Aristokrates and Pi-, on the same coin. This is a rare example of a coin that showcases the political alliance or cooperation between two different city-states or rulers during that time period.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
ND (272 BC - 240 BC)  - - - - - -

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