Greek Coinages, Metapontum: Stater, struck c. 340-330, signed work of the artist Kal-

Obverse: laureate head of Zeus right, thunderbolt behind

Reverse: [μετ]απον: ear of barley with leaf right; poppy head and signature [καλ] above

Metal: silver; Achaean weight standard; 7.77g/7h

References: Woodward 22, this coin; Johnston A6.2; Rutter 1558; Ashmolean 743

Condition: Almost extremely fine with vivid iridescent toning; the portrait ornately engraved and struck in high relief £2,000-£2,600

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

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Collection

Sambon & Canessa Auction, Rome, 18 November 1907, lot 460
M. Collignon Collection, Feuardent Auction, Paris, 19 December 1919, lot 34
W.H. Woodward collection
SNC March 1942 (13177)