Nomos (400 BC - 385 BC) front Nomos (400 BC - 385 BC) back
Nomos (400 BC - 385 BC) photo
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Nomos 400 BC - 385 BC

 
Silver 7.18 g 21 mm
Description
Issuer
Nola (Campania)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
400 BC - 385 BC
Value
Nomos (2)
Currency
Drachm
Composition
Silver
Weight
7.18 g
Diameter
21 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-10
References
Numista
N#386678
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Man-faced bull walking right.

Script: Greek

Lettering:
NΩΛAIΩN
ΛE

Interesting fact

The Nomos coin from Nola (Campania) is interesting because it features a unique combination of symbols on its obverse side, including a helmeted head of Athena, a griffin, and a Nike (Victory) standing on a prow, which suggests that the coin may have been minted to commemorate a military victory or to promote the city's maritime trade.