Lucania, Metapontion AR Nomos. Circa 400-340 BC. Head of Demeter to left, wearing earring and a necklace / Barley ear of seven grains on each side with leaf to right; META in cartouche to left, THP above leaf to right. Noe 527 (same dies); SNG ANS 394; SNG Copenhagen 1206; HN Italy 1547. 7.88g, 24mm, 7h.
Extremely Fine; attractive old cabinet tone. Extremely Rare, Noe recorded 11 examples, all but one of which are in museum collections.
Acquired from Noble Numismatics Pty Ltd.