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Nomos - Eu..., Nikottas and Zor... 280 BC
280 BC year| Silver | 7.61 g | 22 mm |
| Issuer | Tarentum (Calabria) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 280 BC |
| Value | Nomos (2) |
| Currency | Campanian (Italic-Achaean) drachm |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 7.61 g |
| Diameter | 22 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#417542 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Phalanthos, holding trident in left hand, riding dolphin right; to left, ZOP; below, hippocamp right.
Script: Greek
Lettering:
ΤΑΡΑΣ
ZOP
Interesting fact
The Nomos - Eu..., Nikottas and Zor... (280 BC) coin from Tarentum (Calabria) is an ancient Greek coin that features a unique combination of three different animal symbols on its reverse side: a bull, a dolphin, and a horse. This triad of animals is known as the "Tarentine Trio" and is a distinctive feature of Tarentum's coinage during this time period. The use of these animals on the coin may have been intended to represent the city's strong maritime and agricultural traditions, as well as its connection to the mythological stories of the ancient Greek world.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (-280) | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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