Lucania, Metapontion. Alexander the Molossian. Ca. 334-322 BC. Gold Tetr (Third Stater). Achaian standard. Head of Hera right, wearing stephanos ornamented with palmettes and single-pendant earring. Reverse: Barley ear of six grains, leaf to right; bird standing right on leaf, METAΓON to left. SNG ANS 395; SNG Lockett 406; Dewing 377; Gillet 203. Well centered with residual luster. Very Fine. Rare. Estimated Value $3,000 - 4,000
Ex Goldberg's September 15-17, 2003 Pre-Long Beach Sale, lot 1455.