Lucania, Metapontum, Silver Stater

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Lucania, Metapontun. Silver Stater, c. 330-290 BC. Obverse: Head of Demeter facing slightly to the right. Reverse: META, vertical ear of barley, leaf to right, bucranium above, [AΘA below]. (HN…
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Lucania, Metapontun.

Silver Stater, c. 330-290 BC.

Obverse: Head of Demeter facing slightly to the right.
Reverse: META, vertical ear of barley, leaf to right, bucranium above, [AΘA below].

(HN Italy 1584; Johnston Class C, 2.2-4 (same obv. die); SNG ANS 463-464).

Good Very Fine, with a striking facing portrait.

7.85g.

Specification

Period c. 330 - 290 BC
Date c. 330-290 BC
Coin Group

Ancient Greece

Denomination

Stater

Coin Ruler

Metapontum

Country

Italy and Sicily

Coin House

Lucania

Metal

Silver

References HN Italy 1584; Johnston Class C, 2.2-4 (same obv. die); SNG ANS 463-464
Weight 7.85 g

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