Details
LOT 2991
Lucania, Metapontion AE 14mm. Circa 250-207 BC.
Athena Promachos advancing to left, brandishing spear and shield / Owl standing on grain ear to right, head facing; META upwards to left. Johnston, Bronze 68b; SNG ANS 562-4; HN Italy 1704; HGC 1, 1113. Near Very Fine.(3.34gr, 14mm, 10h.).
Provenance
London, UK, art market, 1980s.
Private collection, London, UK.
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Comprising: mixed rulers, issues and reverse types. 31.79gr total, 13-21mm.
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