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:
- Nomos
- Collection:
- ACANS
- Url:
- https://mq.pedestal3d.com/r/ir8GRhIn6o
- Tags:
- 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