LUCANIA. Metapontum. Circa 340-330 BC. Didrachm or nomos (21 mm, 7.85 g, 8 h). Head of Demeter to left, wearing a barley wreath, a pendant earring and a simple necklace. Rev. ΜΕ - ΤΑ Ear of barley with leaf to right; to left, caduceus and ΛΥ. Basel 154. Gulbenkian 79. HN III 1556. Johnston A1.8. Rare. Nicely toned and of fine late Classical style. Some striking flatness and marks, otherwise, extremely fine.
From a Swiss collection formed prior to 2005.
Price realized | -- |
Starting price | 1'760 CHF |
Estimate | 2'200 CHF |