Nomos

€2.00
IssuerMetapontion
Year440 BC - 430 BC
TypeStandard circulation coin
ValueNomos (2)
CurrencyDrachm (540-200BC)
CompositionSilver
Weight7.91 g
Dimensions22.0 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationVariable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) HN Italy#1496, BMC Gr/It#46, SNG ANS 2#277, Kraay&Hirm#232, Noe Metapontum#314-316, SNG Copenhagen#1185, De Luynes#465
Obverse descriptionEar of barley
Obverse scriptGreek
Obverse letteringΜΕΤA
Reverse descriptionApollo, nude, standing facing, his head to left, holding a laurel tree in his right hand and his bow in his left
Reverse script
Reverse lettering
Edge
Mint
MintageND (440 BC - 430 BC)  - -
Catalog ID2365590610
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