Classical Numismatic Group, LLC - Triton XXVII - Session 1 . 17
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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. From the JTB Collection. Ex Numismatica Ars Classica 133 (21 November 2022), lot 2; Numismatica Genevensis SA 6 (30 November 2010), lot 12; The Numismatic Auction 1 (13 December 1982), lot 9; Charles Gillet Collection.
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