CNG 94, Lot: 38. Estimate $500. Sold for $1400. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

LUCANIA, Metapontion. Circa 325-275 BC. AR Drachm (15mm, 3.18 g, 1h). Owl standing right, head facing; ΣI to left, olive branch to right / Grain ear with leaf to right; kerykeion above leaf. Johnston F1.3 (this coin); HN Italy 1611; SNG Lloyd 396 (same obv. die). Good VF, minor die break and tiny nick on reverse.

From the JMG Collection.