Description
Lucania, Metapontion, AR Diobol, ca. 325 – 275 BC. Head of Athena right, wearing Corinthian helmet / Barley ear, plough above leaf right.
Lucania, Metapontion; AR Diobol; Athena/ear of barley
80,00 €
Specifications
| Diameter [mm]: | AR12 |
| Weight [g]: | 0,64 |
| Grade: | F/aVF |
| Attribution: | HN Italy 1596 |
| Commentary: | rare; obverse off-center |
Historical Context
The tomb of Pythagoras, who died in Metapontion ca. 495 BC, was still shown in the city during the time of Cicero, i.e. some 450 years later.
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