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. Nomos (Silver, 22 mm, 7.61 g, 11 h), struck under the magistrate Ph... Head of Demeter to right, wearing barley wreath, triple pendant earring and a simple necklace, and with a light veil over the back of her head; below chin, Φ. Rev. ΜΕΤΑ Ear of barley with seven grains and with leaf to left; on the leaf, mouse crouching to left; below leaf, Φ. HN III 1570. Johnston Class A, 8.8 (same dies). SNG ANS 419 (this obverse die). Very attractive, well-centered, lightly toned and struck in high relief. Minor marks and an ancient abrasion on the reverse, otherwise, extremely fine.

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Price realized 900 CHF
Starting price 720 CHF
Estimate 900 CHF
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