LUCANIA. Metapontion. Circa 340-330 BC. Didrachm or Nomos (Silver, 20 mm, 7.72 g, 7 h). ΛEYKIΠΠOΣ Bearded head of Leukippos to right, wearing Corinthian helmet; behind, dog seated to left; below neck, Σ. Rev. META Barley ear with leaf to right; above leaf, dove alighting right; below leaf, AMI. HN Italy 1576. Johnston Class B, 3.16. Pozzi (Boutin) 499 (this coin). Nicely toned. Some minor marks and with traces of mounting, otherwise, about very fine.


From an old Swiss collection, formed in the early 20th century (with collector's ticket) and from the Professor S. Pozzi Collection.