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© Trustees of the British Museum
Nomos 480 BC - 450 BC
| Silver | 7.6 g | 19 mm |
| Issuer | Kroton (Bruttium) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 480 BC - 450 BC |
| Value | Nomos (2) |
| Currency | Drachm |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 7.6 g |
| Diameter | 19 mm |
| Thickness | 3 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered, Incuse |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#199390 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Incuse tripod
Interesting fact
The Nomos coin from Kroton (Bruttium) 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.
