Ancients
LUCANIA. Metapontum. Ca. 330-280 BC. AR nomos or stater (7.86 gm). NGC MS 3/5 - 4/5. Head of Demeter right wearing grain wreath, triple-drop earring and necklace; ΔI to left / Ear of barley with seven grains and leaf to right, META and ant to left, cornucopiae surmounted by two ears of barley to right, ΦI below leaf. HN Italy 1577. SNG ANS 516. Johnston Class D. Minor striking weakness on reverse, otherwise pleasing and possessing a scarce and interesting symbol.
Estimate: 500-700 USD