Nomos (333 BC - 331 BC) front Nomos (333 BC - 331 BC) back
Nomos (333 BC - 331 BC) photo
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Nomos 333 BC - 331 BC

 
Silver 7.81 g -
Description
Issuer
Metapontion (Lucania)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
333 BC - 331 BC
Value
Nomos (2)
Currency
Drachm (540-200BC)
Composition
Silver
Weight
7.81 g
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-10
References
Numista
N#180303
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Ear of barley with leaf of stalk to right. In upper right field, an ivy-leaf

Script: Greek

Lettering: METAΠ

Interesting fact

The Nomos coin from Metapontion (Lucania) was minted during the reign of Alexander the Great and features an image of the goddess Athena on one side and a horseman on the other. This coin was an important form of currency during Alexander's conquests and was used to pay soldiers and merchants.