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Nomos - Sim... and Her... 330 BC - 325 BC

 
Silver 7.89 g 23 mm
Description
Issuer
Tarentum (Calabria)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
330 BC - 325 BC
Value
Nomos (2)
Currency
Campanian (Italic-Achaean) drachm
Composition
Silver
Weight
7.89 g
Diameter
23 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Orientation
Variable alignment ↺
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-10
References
Numista
N#280449
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Taras, holding a kantharos in his right hand and a trident with his left, riding a dolphin to left; below, ⊢ΗΡ above waves.

Script: Greek

Lettering: ⊢ΗΡ

Comment

Struck under the magistrates Sim... and Her....

Fischer-Bossert 778.

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a unique combination of two deities on its obverse side. The coin depicts the Greek goddess Hera on the left and the god Simios on the right, which is a rare representation of a mythological couple on a single coin. This highlights the cultural and religious significance of Tarentum as a Greek colony in southern Italy during the 4th century BC.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
ND (330 BC - 325 BC)  - - - - - -

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