Watch List notes:

LUCANIA. Metapontion. Circa 330-290 BC. Didrachm or Nomos (Silver, 21 mm, 7.47 g, 3 h). Head of Demeter to left, wearing wreath of grain ears, triple pendant earring and pearl necklace. Rev. META Barley ear with leaf to left; above leaf, pitchfork; below leaf, ΔA. HN Italy 1582. Johnston Class C, 5. Struck from somewhat worn dies, otherwise, very fine.


Ex Numismatica Ars Classica Spring Sale, 25 May 2020, 42 and from a European collection, privately acquired in 1982.