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Lucania, Metapontion, Demeter Bronze
Late 3rd century BC.
Obv: bearded head of Leukippos left, wearing Corinthian helmet.
Rev: META to right of Demeter standing facing, looking left, left hand on hip, holding torch (surmounted by an X) in right hand; barley-ear in left field.
Rutter HN 1703; Johnston 67; SNG München 1019; SNG ANS 561.
See Wildwinds.com (this coin). 3.50 grams.
Ex Walter Steinberg collection.
Rarer type with head of Leukippos left.
Price: £67.00
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