Nomos (430 BC - 400 BC) front Nomos (430 BC - 400 BC) back
Nomos (430 BC - 400 BC) photo
© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück and Lübke & Wiedemann KG, Leonberg

Nomos 430 BC - 400 BC

 
Silver 8.22 g -
Description
Issuer
Metapontion (Lucania)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
430 BC - 400 BC
Value
Nomos (2)
Currency
Drachm (540-200BC)
Composition
Silver
Weight
8.22 g
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Orientation
Variable alignment ↺
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-10
References
Numista
N#392558
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Ear of corn, locust to right.

Script: Greek

Lettering: META

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.