Metapontum. Third-stater circa 340-330, AV 2.64 g. Diademed head of Hera (?) r., hair falling loosely behind her neck. Rev. METAΠON Barley-ear with leaf to r.; above leaf, bird standing r. with wings folded. Johnston G1. SNG ANS 395 (these dies). Dewing 377. Historia Numorum Italy 1578.
Rare and in exceptional condition for the issue. A wonderful portrait of superb style
struck in high relief, almost invisible marks, otherwise extremely fine
Ex M&M 75, 1989, 82; Tradart 8 November 1992, 16 and Morton & Eden 9 June 2011, 194 sales.
Price realized | 46'000 CHF |
Starting price | 12'000 CHF |
Estimate | 15'000 CHF |