Tarentum Nomos - Sostratos, -281 – -272
Information
Country
Tarentum
Tarentum
Currency
Drachm
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
Nomos
Year
-281 – -272
Composition
Silver
Shape
Round (irregular)
Alignment
Variable alignment ↺
Technique
Hammered
Weight (g)
6.54
Diameter (mm)
22
Demonetized
Yes
Description
Nomos from Tarentum. Issued from -281 to -272. Struck in Silver. Measures 22 mm and weighs 6.54 g.
- Obverse
- Nude, helmeted warrior on horseback right, preparing to cast spear downward with right hand, holding shield and two spears in left hand; ΓΥ behind, ΣΩΣΤΡΑΤΟΣ below.
- Reverse
- Taras astride dolphin to left, holding Nike and cornucopiae; thunderbolt behind, ΠΟΛΥ before, TAPAΣ below.
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (281 BC - 272 BC) | — |
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