ANCIENT GREECE - GREEK Lucania, Metapontum. Didrachma ND (c.290-280 BC), Metapontum. Av. Head of Demeter right, wearing ampyx with necklace and earrings; ΔI behind neck. Rv. ΜΕΤΑ. Ear of wheat on stem left; ant left of stem; ΦΙ below leaf and above, cornucopia from which two ears of wheat emerge. Johnston-Noe D 4.11 (obverse) and 4.12 (reverse) - SNG ANS 516 ; Silver - 7.94 g - 19.5 mm - 6 h NGC Ch AU 5/5 4/5 (8237653-004). Close to mint condition, this specimen has hardly circulated. With a very nice collector's patina with bluish highlights. Superb at Fleur de coin. * Following Council Directive (EU) 2022/542 of April 5, 2022, implemented in national law from 01/01/2025, buyers from within the EU have to pay 5.5% VAT on the hammer price of this lot. * Following Council Directive (EU) 2022/542 of April 5, 2022, implemented in national law from 01/01/2025, buyers from within the EU have to pay 5.5% VAT on the hammer price of this lot.