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Nomos 340 BC - 330 BC

 
Silver 7.82 g 19 mm
Description
Issuer
Metapontion (Lucania)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
340 BC - 330 BC
Value
Nomos (2)
Currency
Drachm (540-200BC)
Composition
Silver
Weight
7.82 g
Diameter
19 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Orientation
Variable alignment ↺
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-10
References
Numista
N#403646
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Ear of barley with leaf to left; on top of leaf, snake coiled to right; below to left, ΦΙΛ[ΟΞ].

Script: Greek

Lettering:
ΜΕΤΑ
ΦΙΛ

Comment

ΚΑΛ could be engraver or magistrate.

Per Nomos, as of 2019, only six specimens known.

 

Kunstfreund 180.

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 agricultural and maritime 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 (340 BC - 330 BC)  - - - - - -

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