Lucania. Metapontion. Stater. Circa 340-330 BC (Silver, 21.36, 7.98 g). Helmeted head of Leukippos right; behind, AMI. Rev. META, Ear of barley with leaf to right, upon which is a thunderbolt. HN Italy 1577. Johnston-Noe B4.2. SNG Copenhagen 1214. HGC 1, 1055. Wonderful crystallized patina with iridescent toning. Superb specimen, boldly struck and of fine Classical style. Minor flattening on reverse. Otherwise, Good Extremely Fine.From a Swiss collection, formed before 2005.

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Lot # 158

Lucania. Metapontion. Stater. Circa 340-330 BC (Silver, 21.36, 7.98 g). Helmeted head of Leukippos right; behind, AMI. Rev. META, Ear of barley with leaf to right, upon which is a thunderbolt. HN Italy 1577. Johnston-Noe B4.2. SNG Copenhagen 1214. HGC 1, 1055. Wonderful crystallized patina with iridescent toning. Superb specimen, boldly struck and of fine Classical style. Minor flattening on reverse. Otherwise, Good Extremely Fine.

From a Swiss collection, formed before 2005.

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Starting price: CHF 1'800

B.P.: 19.00%

Closing on: 2026-04-09 13:30:00 Roma time