Metapontum

ITALY. Lucania. Metapontion. AR Stater (Nomos) (7.94 gms), ca. 400-340 B.C. NGC EF, Strike: 2/5 Surface: 5/5. Overstruck.

Noe-527; HN Italy-1547. Obverse: Head of Demeter left; Reverse: Barley ear, with leaf to right; META to left on raised tablet; to right, THP above leaf. A fairly difficult and RARE type with the ethnic presented on a raised tablet as opposed to being just in the field, this pleasingly toned example does exhibit some minor striking weakness near the central areas, but nevertheless remains rather attractive overall.

Estimate: $500.00- $750.00