Lucania, Metapontion AR Stater. Circa 330-290 BC. Wreathed head of Demeter left, wearing triple-pendant earring and necklace / Barley ear with leaf to left; Artemis-Hekate, carrying long torch, running to right on leaf, ΛY below leaf, META to right. Johnston Class C, 7.9 (same dies); HN Italy 1590. 7.76g, 21mm, 11h.
Near Extremely Fine; attractive cabinet tone with iridescent highlights.
From the H.K. Collection;
Ex Gorny & Mosch Giessener Münzhandlung, Auction 164, 17 March 2008, lot 27.
Price realized | 600 GBP |
Starting price | 180 GBP |
Estimate | 300 GBP |