Tarentum Nomos - Aristocles, -272 – -235
Information
Country
Tarentum
Tarentum
Currency
Drachm
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
Nomos
Year
-272 – -235
Composition
Silver
Shape
Round (irregular)
Alignment
Variable alignment ↺
Technique
Hammered
Weight (g)
6.4
Diameter (mm)
20
Demonetized
Yes
Description
Nomos from Tarentum. Issued from -272 to -235. Struck in Silver. Measures 20 mm and weighs 6.4 g.
- Obverse
- Naked horseman right, holding shield and three spears. (Magistrate "Aristocles".)
- Reverse
- Phalanthos riding dolphin left, holding Trident and Kantharos; female head in right field. ("Taras" city.)
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (272 BC - 235 BC) | — |
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