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Nomos 450 BC

450 BC year
Silver 7.78 g -
Description
Issuer
Temesa (Bruttium)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
450 BC
Value
Nomos (2)
Currency
Drachm
Composition
Silver
Weight
7.78 g
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-09
References
Numista
N#390914
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Crested Corinthian helmet right; below, TEM.

Script: Greek

Lettering: TEM

Translation: Temesa

Comment

Stazio pl. 21, 9; Garrucci pl. CXVI, 27; Historia Numorum Italy –.

 

Less than ten specimens known.

Interesting fact

The Nomos coin from Temesa (Bruttium) is interesting because it features a unique combination of symbols and imagery, including a helmeted head of Athena on one side and a horseman on the other. This coin was minted during a time of great cultural and political change in ancient Greece, and its design reflects the blending of Greek and indigenous influences in the region. Additionally, the use of silver in the coin's minting process was a significant technological advancement for its time, demonstrating the advanced metallurgical skills of the ancient Greeks.

Price

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