LUCANIA. Metapontum. Circa 330-290 BC. Nomos or Didrachm (Silver, 20 mm, 7.82 g, 10 h). Head of Demeter to left, wearing wreath of barley ears and triple-pendant earring. Rev. ΜΕΤΑ Ear of barley with leaf to left; to left, on leaf, amphora; to left, below leaf, ΦΙ. HN III 1588 corr. (Φ instead of ΦΙ). Johnston Class C - (obverse die C11.8-C11.11, reverse die C11.6). Clear and attractive. Nearly extremely fine.
From the Vineyard Collection, bought privately from Spinks in June 1998.
Price realized | 500 CHF |
Starting price | 440 CHF |
Estimate | 550 CHF |