Nomos

€2.00
IssuerMetapontion
Year440 BC - 430 BC
TypeStandard circulation coin
ValueNomos (2)
CurrencyDrachm (540-200BC)
CompositionSilver
Weight7.886 g
Dimensions
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) HN Italy#1496, BMC Gr/It#49, SNG ANS 2#278, Noe Metapontum#317-319, GCV#398, SNG Lockett#380
Obverse descriptionEar of barley, grasshopper to right.
Obverse scriptGreek
Obverse letteringΜΕΤA
Reverse descriptionApollo, nude, standing facing, head left, holding a laurel tree, resting on altar, in his right hand and his bow in his left.
Reverse script
Reverse lettering
Edge
Mint
MintageND (440 BC - 430 BC)  - -
Catalog ID2750780860
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