Numismatica Ars Classica
Auction 133 21 Nov 2022
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Greek Coins. Lucania, Metapontum.
Nomos circa 290-280, AR 7.91 g. Head of Demeter l., wearing barley wreath; behind, ΛΥ. Rev. META Ear of barley with leaf to r., upon which, spindle. SNG Fitzwilliam 507 (this reverse die). Johnston D 1.1 (for obverse, ethnic misread) and D 1.4 (for reverse). Historia Numorum Italy 1612.
An apparently unrecorded die-coupling. Light iridescent tone,
virtually as struck and almost Fdc
Ex NAC sale 59, 2011, 502.
Graded Ch AU Strike 5/5 Surface 5/5 Fine Style, NGC certification number 6556704-001
Nomos circa 290-280, AR 7.91 g. Head of Demeter l., wearing barley wreath; behind, ΛΥ. Rev. META Ear of barley with leaf to r., upon which, spindle. SNG Fitzwilliam 507 (this reverse die). Johnston D 1.1 (for obverse, ethnic misread) and D 1.4 (for reverse). Historia Numorum Italy 1612.
An apparently unrecorded die-coupling. Light iridescent tone,
virtually as struck and almost Fdc
Ex NAC sale 59, 2011, 502.
Graded Ch AU Strike 5/5 Surface 5/5 Fine Style, NGC certification number 6556704-001