CNG 109, Lot: 17. Estimate $750. Sold for $475. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

LUCANIA, Metapontion. Circa 330-290 BC. AR Nomos (19.5mm, 7.88 g, 11h). Wreathed head of Demeter left / Barley ear with leaf to left; Artemis-Hekate carrying long torch above leaf, ΛY below. Johnston Class C, 7.6 (same dies as illustration); HN Italy 1590; SNG Ashmolean 757 (same dies). Good VF, deep cabinet tone.

From the Gasvoda Collection. Ex iNumis 30 (13 October 2015), lot 3.

From the consignor: An unusual design composition on the obverse with the hair extending behind and to the front of the neck of Demeter. Wonderful old cabinet tone.