Magna Graecia, Lucania. Metapontum, c. 290 - 280 BC
AR Stater, 7.97g (20mm, 2h).
Bearded head of Hercules to r., hair bound with ribbon; lion's skin tied around neck and club over l. shoulder. / META to l. ear of barley with stalk, cantharus in lower r.
Pedigree: Ex LHS 102, 2008, lot 38. Ex NAC 88, 2015, lot 551.
References: Johnston D4.3. Kray Hirmer 248. HN Italy 1621
Grade: Nicely toned with high relief and minimal wear on the high points. Reverse legend is slightly double struck. aEF
US1147 - 5/12194
AR Stater, 7.97g (20mm, 2h).
Bearded head of Hercules to r., hair bound with ribbon; lion's skin tied around neck and club over l. shoulder. / META to l. ear of barley with stalk, cantharus in lower r.
Pedigree: Ex LHS 102, 2008, lot 38. Ex NAC 88, 2015, lot 551.
References: Johnston D4.3. Kray Hirmer 248. HN Italy 1621
Grade: Nicely toned with high relief and minimal wear on the high points. Reverse legend is slightly double struck. aEF
US1147 - 5/12194
AR Stater, 7.97g (20mm, 2h).
Bearded head of Hercules to r., hair bound with ribbon; lion's skin tied around neck and club over l. shoulder. / META to l. ear of barley with stalk, cantharus in lower r.
Pedigree: Ex LHS 102, 2008, lot 38. Ex NAC 88, 2015, lot 551.
References: Johnston D4.3. Kray Hirmer 248. HN Italy 1621
Grade: Nicely toned with high relief and minimal wear on the high points. Reverse legend is slightly double struck. aEF
US1147 - 5/12194