Nomos (400 BC - 340 BC) front Nomos (400 BC - 340 BC) back
Nomos (400 BC - 340 BC) photo
© Münzkabinett - Staatliche Museen zu Berlin (CC BY-SA 4.0)

Nomos 400 BC - 340 BC

 
Silver 7.88 g 22 mm
Description
Issuer
Metapontion (Lucania)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
400 BC - 340 BC
Value
Nomos (2)
Currency
Drachm (540-200BC)
Composition
Silver
Weight
7.88 g
Diameter
22 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-10
References
Numista
N#392542
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Ear of corn with leaf to left.

Script: Greek

Lettering: ΜΕΤΑ

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.