Object Based Learning

Silver Nomos

Description


This nomos (07GS0419) was issued by and minted in the city of Tarentum in Apulia between 240 and 228 BCE. The obverse depicts a galloping rider in military dress, crowned by a flying Nike (Victory), and bears the inscription KALLIKRA(TES). The reverse depicts a male figure riding a dolphin with trident in hand, and also crowned by a flying Nike. The reverse inscription references the coin's city of origin - TARAS.

Details

Title:
Silver Nomos
Collection:
ACANS
Url:
https://mq.pedestal3d.com/r/ir8GRhIn6o
Tags:
Numismatics,Coins,Artefact,
Fields:
Modern History (Year 11 & 12), Ancient History (Year 11 & 12)
Accession
07GS0419
Date
240-228 BCE
Provenance
Tarentum, Apulia
Material/s
Silver
Dimensions
20mm diameter
Source
Australian Centre for Ancient Numismatic Studies, ACANS

Resources

  • Historical Concepts and Skills: Analysis and Use of Sources
    • Explain the meaning and value of sources for an historical inquiry (ACHAH007, ACHAH009)
    • Analyse sources to identify and account for the different perspectives of individuals and groups in the past (ACHAH010)
    • Analyse and synthesise evidence from different types of sources to develop reasoned claims (ACHAH008)
    • Identify and analyse problems relating to sources in the investigation of the past (ACHAH011)
  • Historical Concepts and Skills: Historical Interpretation
    • Analyse the extent and nature of continuity and change over time (ACHAH001)
    • Identify and analyse the varying causes and effects of events and developments in order to construct historical arguments (ACHAH001)
    • Form judgements about historical significance, recognising that significance may be attributed for different purposes
  • Historical Concepts and Skills: Historical Investigation and Research
    • Use evidence from a range of sources to inform investigation and research (ACHAH005)

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ACANS (2024). Silver Nomos, 07GS0419. //sveltekit-prerender/artefacts/07gs0419/ (accessed on: Fri Aug 02 2024).

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