Nomos - Di... and Apollonios (272 BC - 240 BC) front Nomos - Di... and Apollonios (272 BC - 240 BC) back
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Nomos - Di... and Apollonios 272 BC - 240 BC

 
Silver 6.24 g 21.0 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
6.24 g
Diameter
21.0 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-09
References
Numista
N#189986
Rarity index
95%

Reverse

Phalanthos riding dolphin to left, holding trident over right shoulder and being crowned with wreath by Nike flying towards him. Below, waves

Script: Greek

Lettering: TAPAΣ

Interesting fact

The coin features a portrait of Apollonios of Tarentum, a famous Greek mathematician and astronomer who lived in the 3rd century BC. He is best known for his work on the calculation of the sizes and distances of the sun and moon, and his theories on the motion of the planets. The coin's design likely reflects the importance of his contributions to the field of astronomy.

Price

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

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