LUCANIA, Metapontion. Circa 400-340 BC. AR Nomos (18mm, 7.63 g, 4h). Obverse die signed by Apol–. Good VF.

Triton XXVIII
Lot: 30.
Closing Date: Jan 15 2025 11:00 ET

Greek, Silver

Estimate: $ 750

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LUCANIA, Metapontion. Circa 400-340 BC. AR Nomos (18mm, 7.63 g, 4h). Obverse die signed by Apol–. Head (of Apollo?) right, wearing laurel wreath, AΠOΛ in tiny letters on truncation of neck, Σ below / Grain ear [with leaf to right]; META downward on left. Noe 461c (this coin, illustrated); HN Italy 1534; SNG ANS 349 (same dies); SNG Ashmolean 708 (same dies); SNG Lockett 393 = Bement 173 (same dies); SNG München 969 (same dies); Hunterian 20 (same dies); Jameson 300 (same dies); Pozzi 172 (same dies). Old cabinet tone, trace deposits, slightly off center, a few light scratches on obverse, minor flan flaw at edge on reverse. Good VF.

From the Henry A. Sauter Collection. Ex Coin Galleries (19 November 1971), lot 12; American Numismatic Society Collection (deaccessioned).


The final winners of all Triton XXVIII lots will be determined at the live public sale that will be held on 14-15 January 2025.

Triton XXVIII – Session One – Lot 1–287 will be held Tuesday morning, 14 January 2025 beginning at 9:00 AM ET.

Winning bids are subject to a 22.5% buyer's fee for bids placed on this website and 25% for all others.

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