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Nomos 38

Zurich, 31 May 2026, 14:00 CEST 

Zunfthaus zur Saffran, Limmatquai 54, 8001 Zurich
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Ex Naville XII, 1926

Estimate: 600 CHF
Hammer Price:  900 CHF
Lot 170
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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.

From the Vineyard Collection, Obolos 13, 2 July 2019, 66, bought privately from Baldwins' in June 1998, and from the collection of E. Bissen, Ars Classica XII, 18 October 1926, 436.

Online bidding closes: 31 May 2026, 09:00:00 CEST Current Date & Time: 1 Aug 2026, 22:28:43 CEST Remaining Time: Closed Hammer Price:900 CHF
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