Nomos

Auction 23  –  30 November 2021

Nomos, Auction 23

Ancient and European Coins and Medals, including a specialized collection of ...

Tu, 30.11.2021, from 2:00 PM CET
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Description

LUCANIA. Metapontum. Circa 330-290 BC. Nomos (Silver, 19 mm, 7.90 g, 3 h), struck under the magistrates Ap... and Atha... Head of Demeter facing, turned slightly to the right, wearing wreath of grain ears, triple pendant earrings, and necklace; in the lower right field, in very small letters, AΠ. Rev. META Barley ear with leaf to right; above leaf, bucranium; below leaf, AΘA. HN III 1584. Johnston Class C, 2.2 ( same obverse die ). SNG ANS 463-4 ( same dies ). Lightly toned, and with a lovely head of Demeter. Good very fine.

From the Collection of an Optimist in the USA.

Impressive head of Demeter in lovely Hellenistic style

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Price realized 6'000 CHF
Starting price 6'000 CHF
Estimate 7'500 CHF
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