Nomos

€2.00
IssuerMetapontion
Year400 BC - 340 BC
TypeStandard circulation coin
ValueNomos (2)
CurrencyDrachm (540-200BC)
CompositionSilver
Weight7.76 g
Dimensions20 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationVariable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) HN Italy#1545, Noe Metapontum#521-524, SNG ANS 2#389, SNG Copenhagen#1205
Obverse descriptionHead of Demeter left, wearing triple-pendant earring.
Obverse script
Obverse lettering
Reverse descriptionGrain ear with leaf to right; METAΠ upward to left, laurel leaf to right.
Reverse scriptGreek
Reverse letteringMETAΠ
Edge
Mint
MintageND (400 BC - 340 BC)  - Noe 521 -
ND (400 BC - 340 BC)  - Noe 522 -
ND (400 BC - 340 BC)  - Noe 523 -
ND (400 BC - 340 BC)  - Noe 524 -
Catalog ID5947864410
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