Lot 23: Lucania, Metapontion. Ca. 330-290 B.C. AR nomos.

AUCTION: Triskeles - Auction 19 (Auction 323)

Description

Lucania, Metapontion. Ca. 330-290 B.C. AR nomos (18 mm, 7.68 g, 3 h). Head of Demeter facing slightly right, wearing grain ear wreath, triple-pendant earrings, and necklace; to lower right, tiny A[Π] / META, barley ear with leaf to right; above leaf, bucranium; below leaf, AΘA. Johnston Class C, 2.3 (same dies); SNG ANS 463-4; SNG Copenhagen 220 (same die); HN Italy 1584. Old collection toning. Choice very fine.

Lot Details

Offered By: Barry P. Murphy
Lot #: 23
Listing #: 204391
Closed: Friday, March 17, 2017 4:07:20 PM CT
Estimate: $1,500
Collection: Facing Heads on Greek Coins

Sold Winning Bid: $1,675
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Description

Lot Details

Offered By: Barry P. Murphy
Lot #: 23
Listing #: 204391
Closed: Friday, March 17, 2017 4:07:20 PM CT
Estimate: $1,500
Collection: Facing Heads on Greek Coins