Nomos

€1.00
IssuerMetapontion
Year340 BC - 330 BC
TypeStandard circulation coin
ValueNomos (2)
CurrencyDrachm (540-200BC)
CompositionSilver
Weight7.61 g
Dimensions22 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationVariable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) HN Italy#1570, BMC Gr/It#122-123, SNG ANS 2#419-420, SNG Copenhagen#1218, SNG Ashmolean#746, ACGC#610, Jameson#313, Weber#775
Obverse descriptionHead of Demeter to right, wearing barley wreath, triple pendant earring and a simple necklace, and with a light veil over the back of her head; below chin, Φ.
Obverse scriptGreek
Obverse letteringΦ
Reverse descriptionEar of barley with seven grains and with leaf to left; on the leaf, mouse crouching to left; below leaf, Φ.
Reverse scriptGreek
Reverse letteringΜΕΤΑ Φ
Edge
Mint
MintageND (340 BC - 330 BC)  - -
Catalog ID5612545020
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