Description
Collection Number: WC 1269
Object Number:
Dates: 280 BC - 272 BC
Denomination: nomos
Dimensions: 20.00mm
Weight: 6.12g
Authority: Taras
Mint: Taras
Languages: Greek
Obverse Type: Boy crowning horse upon which he rides, to right. ZW to left; NEY above MH below horse
Obverse Legend:
ZW to left of boy; NEY above MH below horse
Obverse Inscription Languages: Greek
Obverse Mintmarks:
none
Obverse Inscription Comment: none
Reverse Type: Naked youth riding dolphin to left, holding helmet (off of flan), with left hand at side; eight-pointed star to right (and left, off flan)
Reverse Legend:
[POLY] or [ARIS] above (off flan); TARAS below
Reverse Inscription Languages: Greek
Reverse Mintmarks:
none
Reverse Inscription Comments: none
Bibliography
O. Ravel The Collection of Tarantine Coins formed by M. P. Vlasto (London: 1947) nos. 739-46
SNG ANS 1106-13