Tarentum Nomos - Lykon, Si- and Py-, -280 – -272
Information
Country
Tarentum
Tarentum
Currency
Drachm
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
Nomos
Year
-280 – -272
Composition
Silver
Shape
Round (irregular)
Alignment
Variable alignment ↺
Technique
Hammered
Weight (g)
6.41
Diameter (mm)
22
Demonetized
Yes
Description
Nomos from Tarentum. Issued from -280 to -272. Struck in Silver. Measures 22 mm and weighs 6.41 g.
- Obverse
- Nude, helmeted warrior on horseback to right, holding shield and spears, preparing to cast spear downward; Nike before, flying to left to crown horse, ΣΙ to left, ΛΥΚΩΝ below.
- Reverse
- Taras astride dolphin to left, holding kantharos and trident; retrograde ΓΥ to right, ΤΑΡΑΣ below.
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (280 BC - 272 BC) | — |
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