LUCANIA. Metapontum. Circa 400-340 BC. Didrachm or nomos (Silver, 21 mm, 7.86 g, 11 h). Youthful head of Dionysos to left, wearing a diadem adorned with a maeander pattern and upright ivy-leaves; below chin, E. Rev. ΜΕΤΑ Barley ear with leaf to left. HN III 1531. Noe 454 ( same dies ). SNG ANS 344 ( same obverse die ). A coin of splendid style, well centered and struck on a broad flan. Nicely toned. Very fine.
From the Vineyard Collection, ex H.J. Berk BBS 102, May 1998, 119.
Price realized | 650 CHF |
Starting price | 150 CHF |