Nomos
| Issuer | Metapontion |
|---|---|
| Year | 440 BC - 430 BC |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Value | Nomos (2) |
| Currency | Drachm (540-200BC) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 7.63 g |
| Diameter | |
| Thickness | |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | |
| Engraver(s) | |
| In circulation to | |
| Reference(s) | HN Italy#1491, Kraay&Hirm#230, Jameson#265, Noe Metapontum#311 |
| Obverse description | Barley ear; in left field, grasshopper. |
|---|---|
| Obverse script | Greek (retrograde) |
| Obverse lettering | META |
| Reverse description | Achelous standing facing, in human form but with bull’s head, holding patera and reed. |
| Reverse script | Greek |
| Reverse lettering | AΨEΛO – SO – AEΘΛON |
| Edge | |
| Mint | |
| Mintage |
ND (440 BC - 430 BC) - - |
| Numisquare ID | 9435929140 |
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