Metapontion Nomos, -400 – -340
Information
Country
Metapontion
Metapontion
Currency
Drachm
(540 – 200)
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
Nomos
Year
-400 – -340
Composition
Silver
Shape
Round (irregular)
Alignment
Variable alignment ↺
Technique
Hammered
Weight (g)
7.55
Diameter (mm)
21
Demonetized
Yes
Description
Nomos from Metapontion. Issued from -400 to -340. Struck in Silver. Measures 21 mm and weighs 7.55 g.
- Obverse
- Female head (perhaps Demeter) to left, her hair twisted into a long, thick braid that is wrapped twice around her head; behind her neck, ΣΤ.
- Reverse
- Barley ear with leaf to left.
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (400 BC - 340 BC) | — | Noe 472 | ||
| ND (400 BC - 340 BC) | — | Noe 473 | ||
| ND (400 BC - 340 BC) | — | Noe 474 | ||
| ND (400 BC - 340 BC) | — | Noe 475 | ||
| ND (400 BC - 340 BC) | — | Noe 476 |
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