Nomos

€2.00
IssuerMetapontion
Year400 BC - 340 BC
TypeStandard circulation coin
ValueNomos (2)
CurrencyDrachm (540-200BC)
CompositionSilver
Weight7.55 g
Dimensions21 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationVariable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) HN Italy#1527, Noe Metapontum#472-476
Obverse descriptionFemale head (perhaps Demeter) to left, her hair twisted into a long, thick braid that is wrapped twice around her head; behind her neck, ΣΤ.
Obverse scriptGreek
Obverse letteringΣΤ
Reverse descriptionBarley ear with leaf to left.
Reverse scriptGreek
Reverse letteringΜΕΤΑ
Edge
Mint
MintageND (400 BC - 340 BC)  - Noe 472 -
ND (400 BC - 340 BC)  - Noe 473 -
ND (400 BC - 340 BC)  - Noe 474 -
ND (400 BC - 340 BC)  - Noe 475 -
ND (400 BC - 340 BC)  - Noe 476 -
Catalog ID1498572420
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