Lucania, Metapontum, AR Stater, Circa 340-330 BC – RR

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Greek, Lucania, Metapontum, AR Stater, Circa 340-330 BC
Obv: Bearded head of Leukippos to right, wearing corinthian helmet
Rev: META seven grained barley ear with leaf, on leaf bird with open wings, ΛY below leaf
Ref: HN II 1576 AG Rarity/Choice: Scarce, CNG encapsulated and graded VF (Certificate # 4531892-031) pleasant cabinet toning.

Note: This Stater from Metapontum, minted circa 340-330 BC, features the bearded head of Leukippos, the legendary founder and protector of the city, wearing a Corinthian helmet on the obverse, symbolizing his role as a warrior and leader. The reverse displays Metapontum’s iconic symbol, a seven-grained barley ear, representing the city’s agricultural wealth, with a bird with open wings perched on the leaf. The inscription “META” identifies the city.

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