CNG 85, Lot: 163. Estimate $1000. Sold for $800. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

LUCANIA, Metapontion. Circa 330-290 BC. AR Nomos (20mm, 7.94 g, 3h). Wreathed head of Demeter left / Barley ear of seven grains, leaf to left; tongs above leaf, AΘA below. Johnston Class C, 4.28 (same obv. die); HN Italy 1583; SNG Delepierre 335 (same obv. die). Good VF, attractive dark toning, minor die break on cheek.