Nomos

€2.00
IssuerMetapontion
Year400 BC - 340 BC
TypeStandard circulation coin
ValueNomos (2)
CurrencyCampanian (Italic-Achaean) drachm
CompositionSilver
Weight7.62 g
Dimensions20 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationVariable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) HN Italy#1548 Metapontum, BMC Gr/It#126 , Hunterian#47 , McClean#975 Lockett
Obverse descriptionHead of Demeter right, hair bound with fillet.
Obverse script
Obverse lettering
Reverse descriptionBarley ear of seven grains with leaf to right; to left, ethnic on raised cartouche; conical helmet above leaf.
Reverse scriptGreek
Reverse letteringMETAΠONTINΩ
Edge
Mint
MintageND (400 BC - 340 BC)  - uncertain symbol above leaf -
ND (400 BC - 340 BC)  - helmet above leaf -
Catalog ID8015719270
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