LUCANIA. Metapontum. Circa 400-340 BC. Didrachm or nomos (Silver, 22 mm, 7.40 g, 10 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 ( this obverse die ). Toned and of good style. Good fine.
From the Vineyard Collection, ex Henzen, 23 June 1998, 11.
Price realized | 65 CHF |
Starting price | 50 CHF |