Obverse Reverse

Information

Country Tarentum Tarentum
Currency Drachm
Coin type Standard circulation coin
Denomination Drachm
Year -240 – -228
Composition Silver
Shape Round (irregular)
Technique Hammered
Weight (g) 3.27
Diameter (mm) 16
Demonetized Yes

Description

Drachm from Tarentum. Issued from -240 to -228. Struck in Silver. Measures 16 mm and weighs 3.27 g.

Obverse
Head of Athena to left, wearing crested Attic helmet with Skylla on the bowl, pendant earring and pearl necklace. Behind neck, monogram of ΑΡ
Reverse
Owl, with closed wings and head facing front, standing to right on olive branch. In field to right, monogram of ΜΙ

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage Comment Frequency
ND (240 BC - 228 BC) 

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