© Numismatica Ars Classica NAC AG
© Numismatica Ars Classica NAC AG
Stater 325 BC - 320 BC
| Gold | 8.56 g | 16 mm |
| Issuer | Tarentum (Calabria) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 325 BC - 320 BC |
| Value | Gold Stater (20) |
| Currency | Attic drachm |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 8.56 g |
| Diameter | 16 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#180242 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Young Taras standing right, raising hands in supplication to Poseidon seated left, leaning forward and holding trident. In the right field, a star. Below stool, diphros and K
Script: Greek
Lettering:
TAPANTI NΩN
K
Interesting fact
The obverse of the coin features a portrait of a youthful Heracles, wearing a lion's skin and holding a club, while the reverse depicts a horseman riding left, holding a palm branch and a spear. The coin's design is a representation of the city's cultural and mythological heritage, showcasing the importance of Heracles and horsemanship in Tarentum's history.
