LUCANIA, Metapontion. Circa 330-290 BC. AR Nomos (22mm, 7.53 gm).

Description

**LUCANIA, Metapontion. Circa 330-290 BC. AR Nomos (22mm, 7.53 g)**

**Detailed Information:**

**Obverse:**
– **Design**: Wreathed head of Demeter facing right, adorned with a triple-pendant earring and necklace. The inscription “EY” is below her chin.

**Reverse:**
– **Design**: Barley ear of seven grains with a leaf to the right; the inscription “ΛY” is to the lower left and a star is positioned above the leaf.

**Specifications:**
– **Diameter**: 22mm
– **Weight**: 7.53 grams
– **References**: Johnston Class C, 8; HN Italy 1592
– **Condition**: Very Fine (VF)

**Additional Information:**
– **Authenticity**: This coin is guaranteed authentic.
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This AR Nomos from Metapontion in Lucania, dated circa 330-290 BC, features a wreathed head of Demeter on the obverse and a barley ear on the reverse. The coin is in Very Fine (VF) condition, offering a significant piece of ancient Greek numismatic history.