Nomos

€2.00
IssuerMetapontion
Year400 BC - 340 BC
TypeStandard circulation coin
ValueNomos (2)
CurrencyDrachm (540-200BC)
CompositionSilver
Weight6.29 g
Dimensions20 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationVariable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) HN Italy#1525, Noe Metapontum#467-471, SNG Lockett#395
Obverse descriptionHead of Demeter to left, wearing necklace and with her hair bound up with a broad fillet; above left, small ear of barley.
Obverse script
Obverse lettering
Reverse descriptionEar of barley; to right, vine branch with grape cluster.
Reverse scriptGreek
Reverse letteringΜΕTAΠONTI
Edge
Mint
MintageND (400 BC - 340 BC)  - Noe 467 -
ND (400 BC - 340 BC)  - Noe 468 -
ND (400 BC - 340 BC)  - Noe 469 -
ND (400 BC - 340 BC)  - Noe 470 -
ND (400 BC - 340 BC)  - Noe 471 -
Catalog ID8378054730
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