Lucania, Metapontion; AR Diobol; Athena/ear of barley
Description:
Lucania, Metapontion, AR Diobol, ca. 325 - 275 BC. Head of Athena right, wearing Corinthian helmet / Barley ear, plough above leaf right.
Diameter:
AR12 mm
Weight:
0,64 g
Grade:
F/aVF
Attribution:
HN Italy 1596
Commentary:
rare; obverse off-center
History:
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.
Article Number:
017-07-05-42960