Experts in Coins & Medals

LUCANIA. Metapontion. Circa 330-290 BC. Nomos or Didrachm (Silver, 20 mm, 7.95 g, 12 h). Head of Demeter to left, wearing wreath of barley ears and triple-pendant earring. Rev. ΜΕΤΑ Ear of barley with leaf to left; to left, on leaf, amphora; below leaf, ΦΙ. HN III 1588 cor. (Φ instead of ΦΙ). Johnston Class C 11.4 (same dies). SNG ANS 486 (same dies). Nicely toned, well centered and attractive. Minor marks on the obverse and striking flatness on both sides, otherwise, good very fine.

PHRYGIA. Kibyra. Circa 166-84 BC. Drachm (Silver, 15 mm, 2.50 g, 12 h). Helmeted head of the hero Kibyras to right. Rev. ΚΙΒΥΡΑΤΩΝ The hero Kibyras riding on horseback to right, holding spear in his right hand; below, IO. BMC 15. HGC 7, 707. Lightly toned. Minor edge splits; porosity, otherwise, very fine.