Gold stater, Taras, 281 BC. 1997.9.159

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Obverse: NK - Head of Zeus laureate r.

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Reverse: TAPANTINOI in f. to l. - Eagle l. wings open, on thunderbolt.

Physical Description

Axis: 8
Measurements
- Weight: 8.56
- Diameter: 19

Typological Description

Object Type: Coin
Date: 281 BC
Denomination: stater
Material: Gold
Geographic
- Mint: Taras
- Region: Calabria
Obverse
- Deity: Zeus
Reverse
- Symbol: In f. to l. AP

References

Reference: Vlasto 35

Administrative History

Identifier: 1997.9.159
Department: Greek
Collection: American Numismatic Society
Provenance
- The estate of John D. Leggett, Jr.

Subjects

Series: Period V

Rights

CopyrightHolder: American Numismatic Society
License: Public Domain Mark (images)
Rights: No Copyright - United States

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