Tarentum Nomos - Aristokrates and Pi-, -272 – -240
Information
Country
Tarentum
Tarentum
Currency
Drachm
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
Nomos
Year
-272 – -240
Composition
Silver
Shape
Round (irregular)
Alignment
Variable alignment ↺
Technique
Hammered
Weight (g)
6.36
Diameter (mm)
20
Demonetized
Yes
Description
Nomos from Tarentum. Issued from -272 to -240. Struck in Silver. Measures 20 mm and weighs 6.36 g.
- Obverse
- Nude youth on horseback to right, crowning horse with wreath; behind, Nike flying to right to crown rider with wreath, ΦΙ before, ΑΡΙΣΤΟ-ΚΡΑΤΗΣ in two lines below.
- Reverse
- Taras astride dolphin to left, holding kantharos in extended right hand, cradling trident in left arm; herm behind, ΠI before, ΤΑΡΑΣ below.
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (272 BC - 240 BC) | — |
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