Tarentum Nomos, -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)
6.42
Diameter (mm)
20.5
Demonetized
Yes
Description
Nomos from Tarentum. Issued from -272 to -240. Struck in Silver. Measures 20.5 mm and weighs 6.42 g.
- Obverse
- Youth, nude, placing right hand on mane, and holding rein in left, on horseback right; to left, Nike flying right, crowning him; ΦI to right, APIΣTEIΔAΣ below.
- Reverse
- Phalanthos, nude, holding grain ear in right hand and cradling ornate trident in left arm, riding dolphin left; monogram to right, TAPAΣ below.
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (272 BC - 240 BC) | — |
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