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 7.76 g 22 mm
Description
Issuer
Metapontion (Lucania)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
290 BC - 280 BC
Value
Nomos (2)
Currency
Drachm (540-200BC)
Composition
Silver
Weight
7.76 g
Diameter
22 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Orientation
Variable alignment ↺
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-10
References
Numista
N#403632
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Ear of barley of seven grains and leaf to right; to right, above leaf, kantharos with ⊢A to left.

Script: Greek

Lettering:
ΜΕΤΑ
⊢A

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 its obverse side, which symbolized strength and fertility.

Price

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

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