LUCANIA. Metapontion. Circa 340-330 BC. Nomos (Silver, 22 mm, 7.93 g, 12 h), struck under the magistrate Ami.... ΛΕΥΚΙΠΠΟΣ Bearded head of Leukippos to right, wearing Corinthian helmet; behind, hound seated to left, his right forepaw raised; below neck, Σ. Rev. META Ear of barley with leaf to right; on leaf, bird with open wings standing to right; below leaf, A[MI]. HN III 1576. Johnston Class B, 3. Cabinet toning and sharp reverse. Struck from a somewhat worn obverse die, otherwise, very fine.

From the Collection of Prof. James M. Collier, acquired from Spinks in London in 2000.

This lot is sold to benefit the Collier Prize in Ancient Numismatics offered by the American Numismatic Society.