Nomos

€2.00
IssuerMetapontion
Year430 BC - 400 BC
TypeStandard circulation coin
ValueNomos (2)
CurrencyDrachm (540-200BC)
CompositionSilver
Weight7.74 g
Dimensions22.0 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationVariable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) HN Italy#1508, SNG ANS 2#287, Jameson#272, SNG Ashmolean#687, GCV#403, Gulbenkian#61, SNG Lockett#381, Noe Metapontum#334-344, SNG Munich 3#952, De Luynes#472
Obverse descriptionHead of Apollo Karneios to right, with short hair and a ram’s ear and horn.
Obverse script
Obverse lettering
Reverse descriptionGrain ear with leaf to left.
Reverse scriptGreek
Reverse letteringΜΕΤΑ
Edge
Mint
MintageND (430 BC - 400 BC)  - -
Catalog ID5201723830
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