Lucania, Metapontion. Silver nomos (7.89 g), ca. 330-280 BC EF. Head of Demeter left, wearing wreath of grain ears, triple-pendant earring, and necklace; below chin, ΔΩPI. Reverse: META, barley grain with leaf to left; to left, pitchfork above leaf, ΔA vertically below. Johnston class C, 5.1 = SNG ANS 452 (same dies); HN Italy 1582. Fine style and well struck from beautiful dies. Delicately toned. Extremely Fine. Estimated Value $4,000 - 5,000
Ex Lanz 161 (7 Decmber 2015), 21; Peus 348 (2 May 1996), 18.