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

 
Silver 7.81 g 21 mm
Description
Issuer
Metapontion (Lucania)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
330 BC - 290 BC
Value
Nomos (2)
Currency
Drachm (540-200BC)
Composition
Silver
Weight
7.81 g
Diameter
21 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Orientation
Variable alignment ↺
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-10
References
Numista
N#404362
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Barley ear with leaf to left; alabastron above leaf, ΔI below.

Script: Greek

Lettering:
ΜΕΤΑ
ΔI

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 Greek inscription on the other, which reads "ΜΕΤΑΠΟΝΤΙΩΝ" (Metapontion). The use of the bull image on the coin may have been a symbol of strength and prosperity for the city, as bulls were considered sacred animals in ancient Greek culture.

Price

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

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