Tarentum Stater, -280 – -272
Information
Country
Tarentum
Tarentum
Currency
Drachm
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
Silver Stater
Year
-280 – -272
Composition
Silver
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Weight (g)
6.22
Diameter (mm)
21
Demonetized
Yes
Description
Silver Stater from Tarentum. Issued from -280 to -272. Struck in Silver. Measures 21 mm and weighs 6.22 g.
- Obverse
- Nude male figure standing right, crowning horse ridden by young jockey to left. Above to right, ΓΥ
- Reverse
- Phalanthos, nude, riding dolphin to right, holding arrow in his right hand and bow in his left and below right, elephant. Below dolphin’s tail, ΔΙ
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (280 BC - 272 BC) | — |
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