© Nomos AG
© Nomos AG
Æ31 350 BC - 325 BC
| Bronze | 31.08 g | 31.0 mm |
| Issuer | Thourioi (Lucania) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 350 BC - 325 BC |
| Currency | As |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 31.08 g |
| Diameter | 31.0 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#189619 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Bull butting right. Below, MY above kerykeion
Script: Greek
Lettering:
ΘOYPIΩN
MY
Interesting fact
The coin features a unique design on its reverse side, depicting a lion's head with its mouth open, surrounded by a wreath. This design is believed to have been inspired by the ancient Greek myth of the Nemean Lion, a monstrous lion that was said to be invulnerable to arrows and could only be killed by a weapon made of pure bronze. The use of this mythological imagery on the coin may have been intended to symbolize the power and strength of the city of Thourioi.
