Lucania, Metapontion. Silver Nomos (8.07 g), ca. 540-510 BC. METAΠ, barley ear of seven grains. Reverse: Incuse barley ear of seven grains. Noe class VII, 137 (same dies); SNG ANS 218; SNG Lloyd 305; BMC 12 (same dies); HN Italy 1481. Cleaned long ago. Well struck on excellent metal and well centered. Attractive antique toning certainly ads to its appeal. About Extremely Fine. Estimated Value $3,000 - 4,000
Private purchase from Tom Cederlind.