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 7.67 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
7.67 g
Diameter
21 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Orientation
Variable alignment ↺
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-10
References
Numista
N#403639
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Ear of barley with leaf to left; to left, on leaf, amphora; to left, below leaf, ⊢A.

Script: Greek

Lettering:
ΜΕΤΑ
⊢A

Interesting fact

The Nomos coin from Metapontion (Lucania) was used as a form of currency in the ancient Greek city of Metapontion, which was located in the region of Lucania, in southern Italy. The coin features an image of a bull on one side and a dolphin on the other, which symbolized the city's strong maritime and agricultural economy. The use of these symbols also highlights the city's connection to the Greek god Poseidon, who was revered as the protector of the sea and earthquakes.

Price

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

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