Nomos

€1.00
IssuerMetapontion
Year340 BC - 330 BC
TypeStandard circulation coin
ValueNomos (2)
CurrencyCampanian (Italic-Achaean) drachm
CompositionSilver
Weight7.78 g
Dimensions20 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationVariable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) HN Italy#1562 , SNG ANS 2#409-410
Obverse descriptionBearded head of Leukippos to right, wearing Corinthian helmet; behind, sword/parazonium in sheath; below neck, K.
Obverse scriptGreek
Obverse letteringΛEYKIΠΠOΣ K
Reverse descriptionBarley ear with leaf to right; above leaf, krater/cantharus/kalyx; to left, ONA.
Reverse scriptGreek
Reverse letteringMETA ONA
Edge
Mint
MintageND (340 BC - 330 BC)  - -
Catalog ID4707659740
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