Nomos

Auction 17  –  26 October 2018

Nomos, Auction 17

Greek, Roman, Byzantine and Islamic Coins, European Medals

Fr, 26.10.2018, from 12:00 PM CEST
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Description

LUCANIA. Metapontum. Circa 330-290 BC. Nomos or Didrachm (Silver, 20 mm, 7.82 g, 10 h). Head of Demeter to left, wearing wreath of barley ears and triple-pendant earring. Rev. ΜΕΤΑ Ear of barley with leaf to left; to left, on leaf, amphora; to left, below leaf, ΦΙ. HN III 1588 corr. (Φ instead of ΦΙ). Johnston Class C - (obverse die C11.8-C11.11, reverse die C11.6). Clear and attractive. Nearly extremely fine.

From the Vineyard Collection, bought privately from Spinks in June 1998.

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Price realized 500 CHF
Starting price 440 CHF
Estimate 550 CHF
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