Tarentum Nomos - Olympis, -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)
6.56
Diameter (mm)
20
Demonetized
Yes
Description
Nomos from Tarentum. Issued from -240 to -228. Struck in Silver. Measures 20 mm and weighs 6.56 g.
- Obverse
- Warrior on horseback to right, brandishing spear in right hand and holding reins with left; wreath behind, ΟΛΥΜΠΙΣ below.
- Reverse
- Taras astride dolphin to left, holding kantharos and cornucopiae; tripod to right, ΤΑΡΑΣ below.
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (240 BC - 228 BC) | — |
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