Lucania. Metapontion. Stater. Circa 330-290 BC (Silver, 23.87 mm, 7.70 g). Wreathed head of Demeter left. Rev. META, Ear of barley with leaf to left, upon which is a pair of tongs; below, ΑΘΑ. HN Italy 1583. Johnston-Noe C4.9-11. SNG ANS 491. HGC 1, 1063. Lightly toned with some underlying luster. Very well struck. Extremely Fine.

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Lot # 159

Lucania. Metapontion. Stater. Circa 330-290 BC (Silver, 23.87 mm, 7.70 g). Wreathed head of Demeter left. Rev. META, Ear of barley with leaf to left, upon which is a pair of tongs; below, ΑΘΑ. HN Italy 1583. Johnston-Noe C4.9-11. SNG ANS 491. HGC 1, 1063. Lightly toned with some underlying luster. Very well struck. Extremely Fine.

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Starting price: CHF 300

Current bid: CHF 460

B.P.: 19.00%

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