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№ 25

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25 September 2024

Hammer Price:
£4,400

Greek Coinages, Metapontum: Stater, struck c. 360-340

Obverse: head of Demeter right, her hair bound by a sakkos and wearing a pendant earring; reversed k behind

Reverse: μετ[α]: ear of barley with leaf right; reversed κ above

Metal: silver; Achaean weight standard; 7.90g/9h

References: Noe 514; Rutter 1549; Ashmolean –

Condition: Very fine and grey toned; with a few minor scratches and traces of find patina £200-£260

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, The Phillips Family Collection of Ancient Greek Coins.

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SNC
June 1941 (8721)