LUCANIA. Metapontum. Circa 330-290 BC. Didrachm or nomos (Silver, 19 mm, 7.93 g, 2 h). Head of Demeter to right, wearing wreath of barley ears and triple-pendant earring; below chin, ΔΑΙ. Rev. ΜΕΤΑ Ear of barley, with leaf to right; above leaf, plough to right; below leaf, ΜΑΧ. HN III 1581. Johnston Class C, 1.37-40 ( same obverse die ). SNG ANS 482-483 ( same obverse die ). Attractive, clear and lightly toned. Struck from a slightly worn obverse die, otherwise, very fine.
Price realized | 110 CHF |
Starting price | 100 CHF |