Nomos

€2.00
IssuerMetapontion
Year330 BC - 290 BC
TypeStandard circulation coin
ValueNomos (2)
CurrencyDrachm (540-200BC)
CompositionSilver
Weight7.92 g
Dimensions23.5 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) HN Italy#1581, BMC Gr/It#98, SNG ANS 2#468, SNG Munich 3#1001, GCV#416
Obverse descriptionHead of Demeter right, wearing wreath of grain ears and triple-pendant earring; ΔAI below chin
Obverse scriptGreek
Obverse letteringΔAI
Reverse descriptionBarley ear with leaf to right; META upward to left; to right, plow above leaf, MAX below
Reverse scriptGreek
Reverse letteringMETA MAX
Edge
Mint
MintageND (330 BC - 290 BC)  - -
Catalog ID9255599640
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