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Calabria, Tarentum.
Silver Reduced Nomos, struck during the occupation of Hannibal, c. 212-209 BC.
Obverse: ΣΩKANNAΣ, nude youth on horseback right, holding reins and palm.
Reverse: TAPAΣ, Taras astride dolphin left, holding kantharos and trident, eagle standing behind.
(Vlasto 984; HN Italy 1082; SNG ANS 127; Dewing 320).
Extremely Fine, small flan crack.
3.62g.
| Period | c. 212 - 209 BC |
|---|---|
| Date | c. 212-209 BC |
| Coin Group | Ancient Greece |
| Denomination | Nomos |
| Coin Ruler | Tarentum |
| Country | Italy and Sicily |
| Coin House | Calabria |
| Metal | Silver |
| References | Vlasto 984; HN Italy 1082; SNG ANS 127; Dewing 320 |
| Weight | 3.62 g |
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