Metapontum. Nomos circa 340-330, AR 7.47 g. Head of Tharragoras r., wearing a Corinthian helmet; below chin, Σ. Rev. META Ear of barley with leaf to r. with a trophy above; below, Π. Johnston A7.14. Historia Numorum Italy 1567.
Struck on a very large flan and with a wonderful iridescent tone, traces of over-striking
and several cleaning marks in field, otherwise good very fine / extremely fine
Ex Spink Numismatic Circular XCVIII, 1, February 1990, 21 and New York sale XXVII, 2012, Prospero, 72.
Price realized | 7'500 CHF |
Starting price | 2'400 CHF |
Estimate | 3'000 CHF |