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

Obverse: head of Demeter left, wearing crown of barley, triple-pendant earring and pearled necklace; εδ below chin

Reverse: μετα: ear of barley with leaf left; lighted altar above; υλ right of stalk

Metal: silver; Achaean weight standard; 7.91g/9h

References: Johnston C10.4; Rutter 1593; Ashmolean –

Condition: Extremely fine with pretty golden-blue toning; minute nick on obverse £600-£800

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

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Bt L.S. Forrer, March 1949