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© Leu Numismatik
Nomos - Ey.. and Philon 280 BC - 272 BC
| Silver | 7.89 g | 20 mm |
| Issuer | Tarentum (Calabria) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 280 BC - 272 BC |
| Value | Nomos (2) |
| Currency | Campanian (Italic-Achaean) drachm |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 7.89 g |
| Diameter | 20 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#417764 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Youthful oikist, nude, riding dolphin to left, holding Nike in his right hand; below, waves to left.
Script: Greek
Lettering: ΤΑΡΑΣ
Interesting fact
The Nomos - Ey.. and Philon coin from Tarentum (Calabria) is a rare example of a coin that features a portrait of a woman on one side and a man on the other. The woman depicted on the coin is believed to be a representation of the Greek goddess Hera, while the man is thought to be a depiction of Philon, the ruler of Tarentum during the time the coin was minted. This unique design feature makes the coin a fascinating piece of history and a valuable collector's item for numismatists.
