Nomos (405 BC - 385 BC) front Nomos (405 BC - 385 BC) back
Nomos (405 BC - 385 BC) photo
© Nomos AG

Nomos 405 BC - 385 BC

 
Silver 7.05 g 19.0 mm
Description
Issuer
Hyria (Campania)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
405 BC - 385 BC
Value
Nomos (2)
Currency
Drachm
Composition
Silver
Weight
7.05 g
Diameter
19.0 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-10
References
Numista
N#189995
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Man-faced bull to right

Script: Greek

Lettering: YPIANO

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the Nomos coin from Hyria (Campania) is that it features a unique combination of Greek and indigenous Italian elements in its design. The obverse side of the coin depicts a Greek-style head of the goddess Athena, while the reverse side shows a stylized image of a bull, which was a symbol associated with the Italian tribe that inhabited the region where the coin was minted. This blending of cultural influences reflects the complex history and cultural exchange that occurred in the region during the ancient period.