Lucania. Metapontion. Circa 325-275 BC. Diobol (Silver, 13.55 mm, 1.24 g). Head of Karneios, horned, left; under chin, ΣA. Rev. META, Ear of barley with leaf to right, upon which perches owl holding grasshopper; below, Π. HN Italy 1601. Johnston-Noe F7.2. SNG ANS 495. Lovely old cabinet tone. Minor abrasion on reverse. About Extremely Fine.

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Lucania. Metapontion. Circa 325-275 BC. Diobol (Silver, 13.55 mm, 1.24 g). Head of Karneios, horned, left; under chin, ΣA. Rev. META, Ear of barley with leaf to right, upon which perches owl holding grasshopper; below, Π. HN Italy 1601. Johnston-Noe F7.2. SNG ANS 495. Lovely old cabinet tone. Minor abrasion on reverse. About Extremely Fine.

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Starting price: CHF 400

B.P.: 19.00%

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