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Nomos 350 BC

350 BC year
Silver 7.66 g 23 mm
Description
Issuer
Metapontion (Lucania)
Type
Circulating commemorative coin
Year
350 BC
Value
Nomos (2)
Currency
Drachm (540-200BC)
Composition
Silver
Weight
7.66 g
Diameter
23 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-10
References
Numista
N#280457
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Ear of barley with leaf to right; above leaf, pomegranate with blossom above.

Script: Greek

Lettering: METAΠONTION

Comment

Comment from Nomos AG: "The appearance of Nike on this coin, clearly identified with her name on the obverse, almost certainly must relate to a contemporary victory, but which one is at present unknown."

Interesting fact

The Nomos coin from Metapontion (Lucania) features a unique design on its reverse side, depicting a mythological scene of a man riding a dolphin. This image was meant to symbolize the city's connection to the sea and its maritime traditions.