© Leu Numismatik
© Leu Numismatik
Nomos - Zo..., Neume... and Poly... 280 BC - 272 BC
| Silver | 6.36 g | 21 mm |
| Issuer | Tarentum (Calabria) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 280 BC - 272 BC |
| Value | Nomos (2) |
| Currency | Campanian (Italic-Achaean) drachm |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 6.36 g |
| Diameter | 21 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#417817 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Youthful oikist, nude, riding dolphin to left, holding Phrygian helmet in his right hand and resting his left on the dolphin; in field to left and right, twelve-pointed stars; to upper right, ΠΟΛΥ.
Script: Greek
Lettering:
ΠΟΛΥ
ΤΑΡΑΣ
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a unique blend of Greek and Italian influences in its design. The obverse side of the coin depicts the head of the Greek goddess Athena, while the reverse side features a scene of a dolphin jumping out of the water, which is a common motif in ancient Italian art. This blending of cultural influences reflects the rich history of Tarentum as a Greek colony in southern Italy.
