Obverse Reverse

Information

Country Tarentum Tarentum
Currency Drachm
Coin type Standard circulation coin
Denomination Gold Stater
Year -281 – -276
Composition Gold
Shape Round (irregular)
Technique Hammered
Weight (g) 8.56
Demonetized Yes

Description

Gold Stater from Tarentum. Issued from -281 to -276. Struck in Gold. Measures 0 mm and weighs 8.56 g.

Obverse
Youthful head of Herakles right, wearing lion skin.
Reverse
Taras holding reins in right hand, trident in left, driving fast biga right, thunderbolt below.

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage Comment Frequency
ND (281 BC - 276 BC) 

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