Nomos (290 BC - 280 BC) front Nomos (290 BC - 280 BC) back
Nomos (290 BC - 280 BC) photo
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Nomos 290 BC - 280 BC

 
Silver 7.93 g 21 mm
Description
Issuer
Metapontion (Lucania)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
290 BC - 280 BC
Value
Nomos (2)
Currency
Drachm (540-200BC)
Composition
Silver
Weight
7.93 g
Diameter
21 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Orientation
Variable alignment ↺
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-10
References
Numista
N#392004
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Ear of barley with leaf to right, on which, two amphorae surmounted by star; in right lower field, ΦI.

Script: Greek

Lettering:
META
ΦΙ

Interesting fact

The Nomos coin from Metapontion (Lucania) was used as a form of currency in ancient Greece and features an image of a bull on one side, which symbolized strength and fertility.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
ND (290 BC - 280 BC)  - - - - - -

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