Tarentum Nomos, -240 – -228
Information
Country
Tarentum
Tarentum
Currency
Drachm
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
Nomos
Year
-240 – -228
Composition
Silver
Shape
Round (irregular)
Alignment
Variable alignment ↺
Technique
Hammered
Weight (g)
6.54
Diameter (mm)
20
Demonetized
Yes
Description
Nomos from Tarentum. Issued from -240 to -228. Struck in Silver. Measures 20 mm and weighs 6.54 g.
- Obverse
- Bareheaded, bearded and armored military leader riding horse galloping to right, his head and torso facing and his right arm stretched out to left, holding Nike crowning him to right; in field to left, monogram of ΕΠΙΚ; below horse, KAΛΛIKPA / THΣ
- Reverse
- Taras astride dolphin to left, holding, in his right hand, Nike crowning him to right, and, in his left, an ornamental trident. To right, monogram of NE
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (240 BC - 228 BC) | — |
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