Lucania, Metapontum, Silver Stater, 290-280 BC, with Provenance to 1982. crowned armorial reverses on gold

crowned armorial reverses on gold and two senior silver denominations

crown with date above

initial mark crown both sides

Diversity Built Britain

Lucania, Metapontum, Silver Stater, 290-280 BC, with Provenance to 1982. crowned armorial reverses on goldItaly, Lucania, Metapontum, silver Stater, 290 280 BC, head of Demeter with long flowing hair, I behind, rev. META, ear of barley, two handled crater and I in left field, 8. 01g, 3h (HN Italy 1623, Johnston D4. 7 [ these dies]). Extremely fine, excellent metal and superb cabinet patina. Provenance: Ex Lawrence R. Stack Collection of Ancient Greek Coins, Stack's New York, 14 January 2008, lot 2026 Ex Monetarium SKA, Zurich, Auction 57, 1 March 1992,