Metapontum. Nomos circa 400-340, AR 7.75 g. Facing head of Demeter, slightly r., wearing barley wreath and necklace with pendants; above, [ΣΩTHEPIA]. Rev. ME[TA] Ear of barley with leaf r. Jameson 326 (these dies). McClean 937. De Luynes 505 (these dies). Johnston-Noe 449. Historia Numorum Italy 1523 (these dies).
Very rare. Struck on a broad flan and unusually well
centred for the issue. Good very fine
Ex M&M 13, 1954, 1000 and Leu 20, 1978, 13 sales.
Price realized | 13'000 CHF |
Starting price | 2'000 CHF |
Estimate | 2'500 CHF |