Nomos

Auction 21  –  21 November 2020

Nomos, Auction 21

Greek, Roman, Byzantine, Medieval and Modern Coins

Sa, 21.11.2020, from 4:00 PM CET
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Description

LUCANIA. Metapontum. Circa 340-330 BC. Didrachm or nomos (Silver, 23 mm, 7.92 g, 9 h), struck under the magistrate, Ly... Head of Demeter to left, wearing a barley wreath, a pendant earring and a simple necklace. Rev. ΜΕ - ΤΑ Ear of barley with leaf to right; to left, caduceus and ΛΥ. Basel 154. Gulbenkian 79. HN III 1556. Johnston A1.8 (this obverse die). Rare. Nicely toned and of fine late Classical style. Usual die breaks on both sides, otherwise, extremely fine.

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Price realized 950 CHF
Starting price 480 CHF
Estimate 600 CHF
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