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Nomos (330 BC - 290 BC) photo
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Nomos 330 BC - 290 BC

 
Silver 7.89 g 21.0 mm
Description
Issuer
Metapontion (Lucania)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
330 BC - 290 BC
Value
Nomos (2)
Currency
Drachm (540-200BC)
Composition
Silver
Weight
7.89 g
Diameter
21.0 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Orientation
Variable alignment ↺
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-10
References
Numista
N#183467
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

Ear of barley with leaf to right. Above leaf, star of sixteen rays. Below to left, ΛΥ

Script: Greek

Lettering:
META
ΛΥ

Comment

Bement 198.

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 were symbols of strength and prosperity in ancient Greek culture. The coin was made of silver and weighed 7.89 grams, making it a valuable and highly sought-after form of currency in its time.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
ND (330 BC - 290 BC)  - - - - - -

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