Sale: CNG 78, Lot: 159. Estimate $300.  Closing Date: Wednesday, 14 May 2008.  Sold For $385. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

LUCANIA, Metapontion. Circa 330-290 BC. AR Nomos (7.64 g, 6h). Wreathed head of Demeter left / Barley ear of seven grains, leaf to left; tongs above leaf, AΘA below. Johnston Class C, 4.1 (same dies); HN Italy 1583. VF, toned, area of flat strike, light scratch and area of minor roughness on reverse.