Greek Coinages, Metapontum: Stater, struck c. 330-290

Obverse: head of Demeter right, wearing crown of barley and triple-pendant earring

Reverse: ear of barley with leaf right; plough above; μα[χ] below

Metal: silver; Achaean weight standard; 7.89g/3h

Reference: Johnston C1.46; Rutter 1581; Ashmolean 766ff

Condition: Almost extremely fine, grey toned with golden highlights; peripheral find patina on reverse £300-£360

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, The Phillips Family Collection of Ancient Greek Coins.

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Collection

Schulman Auction 204, The Hague, 31 May 1938, lot 36
SNC March 1942 (13192)