★ A fine head of Leukippos ★

LUCANIA. Metapontion. Circa 340-330 BC. Didrachm or Nomos (Silver, 19 mm, 7.92 g, 8 h). Bearded head of Leukippos to right, wearing Corinthian helmet; behind, head of a roaring lion to right. Rev. META Barley ear with leaf to left; above leaf, vertical club with head below; below leaf, [AM]I. HN III 1575. Johnston B 2. SNG ANS 434. A lovely piece with a fine head of Leukippos. Good very fine.

From a European collection, formed before 2005.