ANCIENT GREEK COINS
LUCANIA | Metapontion
CNG Triton XXVII, Jan 2024
Lot 17 AR Nomos, 7.68g
FROM THE AUCTION CATALOG
| House | Classical Numismatic Group, Lancaster, USA |
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| Date | January 9th, 2024 |
| Lot | 17 |
| Description | Lot 17. LUCANIA, Metapontion. Circa 330-290 BC. AR Nomos (22mm, 7.68 g, 11h). Head of Demeter left, wearing wreath of grain ears, triple-pendant earring, and pearl necklace; ΔΩPI below chin / Barley ear with leaf to left; pitchfork above leaf, ΔA below, META upward to right. Johnston Class C, 5.1 (same dies); HN Italy 1582; SNG ANS 452 (same dies); SNG Manchester 215 (same dies); Gillet 197 (this coin). Old cabinet tone, with some iridescence, minor lamination and small chip at edge on obverse. Good VF. Attractive style. |
| Issuer | LUCANIA | Metapontion |
| Metal | AR (Silver) |
| Denomination | Nomos |
| Weight | 7.68g |
| Estimate | 2000 |
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| Currency | USD |
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LUCANIA | Metapontion
CNG Triton XXVII, Jan 2024
Lot 17 AR Nomos, 7.68g