Nomos (400 BC - 340 BC) front Nomos (400 BC - 340 BC) back
Nomos (400 BC - 340 BC) photo
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Nomos 400 BC - 340 BC

 
Silver 7.93 g 21 mm
Description
Issuer
Metapontion (Lucania)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
400 BC - 340 BC
Value
Nomos (2)
Currency
Drachm (540-200BC)
Composition
Silver
Weight
7.93 g
Diameter
21 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Orientation
Variable alignment ↺
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-10
References
Numista
N#393006
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Barley ear; in right field, grasshopper.

Script: Greek

Lettering: META

Comment

De Sartiges 35.

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.