LUCANIA, Metapontion. Circa 340-330 BC. AR Nomos (22mm, 7.78 g, 5h). Near EF.Triton XXVII – Session 5 Greek, Silver Sold For $ 2 250. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee. |
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LUCANIA, Metapontion. Circa 340-330 BC. AR Nomos (22mm, 7.78 g, 5h). Wreathed head of Demeter left; ΔAMATHP to upper left, cross-torch to lower left, [K to right] / Grain ear with leaf to left; crab above leaf, [AP]XIΠ below. Johnston Class A, 6.12 (same dies); HN Italy 1564; SNG ANS 611 (same dies); SNG Lloyd 390 (same dies). Attractive old collection tone, with iridescence around the devices and underlying luster, a few faint scratches under tone on obverse, minor test cut on reverse. Near EF. Lovely style. Rare. |