Sale: CNG 79, Lot: 23. Estimate $1000.  Closing Date: Wednesday, 17 September 2008.  Sold For $1150. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

LUCANIA, Metapontion. Circa 290-280 BC. AR Nomos (7.64 g, 1h). Wreathed head of Demeter right; Δ behind / Barley ear of six grains, leaf to right; above leaf, star above two amphoras; ΦI below. Johnston Class D, 4.15 (same dies); HN Italy 1625. EF, toned, minor area of flat strike on obverse, die wear on reverse.

From the Paul H. Gerrie Collection.