Nomos (340 BC - 330 BC) front Nomos (340 BC - 330 BC) back
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Nomos 340 BC - 330 BC

 
Silver 7.72 g 21 mm
Description
Issuer
Metapontion (Lucania)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
340 BC - 330 BC
Value
Nomos (2)
Currency
Drachm (540-200BC)
Composition
Silver
Weight
7.72 g
Diameter
21 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Orientation
Variable alignment ↺
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-10
References
Numista
N#403644
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Six-grained barley ear with leaf to left; to left, above and below leaf, [Π]-P[O].

Script: Greek

Lettering: META

Comment

SNG Gale 626; Prospero 79.

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 (340 BC - 330 BC)  - - - - - -

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