Tarentum Drachm, -240 – -228
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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