Metapontum AR Distater, c. 340-330 BC
Lucania, Metapontum. AR Distater (24 mm, 15.51 g), c. 340-330 BC.
Obv. Bearded head of Leukippos to right, wearing Corinthian helmet decorated with a charioteer driving fast quadriga to right on the bowl and a tiny hippocamp left on the side; behind, forepart of lion to right and AΠH.
Rev. METAΠONTINΩN Barley ear with leaf to left; above leaf, vertical club with head below; below leaf, AMI.
HN Italy 1574; Johnston Class B1.1; SNG ANS 431.
Darkly toned. The obverse a bit rough, otherwise, good very fine.
Price realized | 750 CHF |
Starting price | 600 CHF |
Estimate | 750 CHF |