Metapontion Nomos, -290 – -280
Information
Country
Metapontion
Metapontion
Currency
Drachm
(540 – 200)
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
Nomos
Year
-290 – -280
Composition
Silver
Shape
Round (irregular)
Alignment
Variable alignment ↺
Technique
Hammered
Weight (g)
7.89
Diameter (mm)
22
Demonetized
Yes
Description
Nomos from Metapontion. Issued from -290 to -280. Struck in Silver. Measures 22 mm and weighs 7.89 g.
- Obverse
- Head of Demeter right, wearing wreath of grain ears, triple-pendant earring, and necklace; wreath behind neck.
- Reverse
- Barley ear with leaf to right; META upward to left; to right, radiate head of Helios facing above ear, ΦI below.
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (290 BC - 280 BC) | — |
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