Lucania, Metapontum. c. 340-330 BC
Lucania, Metapontum. c. 340-330 BC
$6,750.00
AR Nomos, c. 340-330 BC, 8.44g (20mm, 2).
Helmeted head of the founder Leukippos r. with ethnic (AMI) behind / Ear of barley; META to left and thunderbolt symbol (partially off flan) on right
References: Johnston B4.3. SNG Copenhagen 1214. HN Italy 1577
Grade: Beautifully toned with sharp strike and iridescence. Crackled edges. FDC. (gk1746)
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The coinage of Metapontum routinely show some reference to grain either on the obverse or reverse. Grain was widely grown in the area and brought wealth to the Greek city state. The obverse of this coin shows the suggested founder of Metapontum, Leukippos.