Nomos - Sa... and Kon... (302 BC) front Nomos - Sa... and Kon... (302 BC) back
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Nomos - Sa... and Kon... 302 BC

302 BC year
Silver 7.94 g 21 mm
Description
Issuer
Tarentum (Calabria)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
302 BC
Value
Nomos (2)
Currency
Campanian (Italic-Achaean) drachm
Composition
Silver
Weight
7.94 g
Diameter
21 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-09
References
Numista
N#180831
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

Phalanthos riding dolphin to left, holding snake in his outstretched right hand and whip in his left, below, ΚΟΝ

Script: Greek

Lettering:
ΤΑΡΑΣ
ΚΟΝ

Comment

Struck under the magistrates, Sa... and Kon....

 

Fischer-Bossert 958.

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the Nomos - Sa... and Kon... (302 BC) coin from Tarentum (Calabria) is that it features a unique blend of Greek and Italian influences in its design. The coin's obverse side bears the image of a Greek goddess, likely Hera or Athena, while the reverse side features a depiction of a dolphin, which was a common symbol in ancient Italian art. This blending of cultural motifs reflects the rich cultural exchange that occurred in the region during the Hellenistic period.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
ND (-302)  - - - - - -

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