Nomos (510 BC - 490 BC) front Nomos (510 BC - 490 BC) back
Nomos (510 BC - 490 BC) photo
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Nomos 510 BC - 490 BC

 
Silver 7.36 g -
Description
Issuer
Metapontion (Lucania)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
510 BC - 490 BC
Value
Nomos (2)
Currency
Drachm (540-200BC)
Composition
Silver
Weight
7.36 g
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered, Incuse
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-10
References
Numista
N#118552
Rarity index
95%

Reverse

Incuse barley ear

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.