LUCANIA. Metapontion. Circa 340-330 BC. Didrachm or Nomos (Silver, 22 mm, 7.31 g, 3 h), Archip..., magistrate. ΔAMATHP Head of Demeter to left, wearing wreath of grain ears, pendant earring and pearl necklace; before, torch; behind, K. Rev. META Ear of barley with leaf to left; above leaf, crab; below, APXIΠ. HN Italy 1564. Johnston A6.12. SNG ANS 411 ( same dies ). Very rare and of particularly fine style. Edge crack and with some roughness and a few faint scratches, otherwise, good very fine.
From a Swiss collection, formed before 2005.
Price realized | 2'600 CHF |
Starting price | 600 CHF |
Estimate | 750 CHF |