GREEK COINS
Lucania
Metapontum. Circa 330-290 BC. Didrachm or Nomos (Silver, 19mm, 7.85 g 6). Head of Demeter to left, wearing grain wreath, triple pendant earring and pearl necklace. Rev. ΜΕΤΑ Ear of barley with leaf to left; to left above leaf, pair of tongs. HN III 1583. Johnston C4.. A lovely coin of excellent style, struck in high relief and nicely toned. Extremely fine.
From the B. in B. Collection, purchased privately from Bank Leu in October 1979.