ITALY. Lucania. Metapontion. AR Stater (Nomos) (7.74 gms), ca. 330-290 B.C. NGC Ch EF, Strike: 4/5 Surface: 2/5. Smoothing.
HGC-1, 1063; HN Italy-1582; SNG ANS-468. Obverse: Head of Demeter right, wearing grain wreath and triple-pendant earring, ΔAI below chin; Reverse: Barley-ear with leaf to right, META to left; plough above leaf, MAX below. An impressive coin with a beautifully detailed head of Demeter. Attractive light toning and plenty of luster in the fields.
From the Mark and Lottie Salton Collection.
Estimate: $400 - $600