ANCIENT GREECE - GREEK Lucania, Metapontum. Tetrobol or third statere ND (c.302 BC), Metapontum. Av. Frontal head of Niké, slightly to the right, her hair in an ampyx, with earrings and pearl necklace. Rv. [ΜΕ]ΤΑΠΟΝ. Ear of wheat on stem with leaf to right; a crater in field to right. Gillet 204 (same corners) - Johnston G4 (same corners) - SNG ANS 396; Gold - 2.61 g - 12.5 mm - 6 h From a Swiss collection, formed before 2005 then sold Leu 13, 27 May 2023, No. 9. NGC AU* 5/5 5/5 Fine style (8583608-002). On an oblong blank, the strike is barely off-centre on the right. The reverse is concave and perfectly centred. This example has not circulated, with the relief of the bust intact on the right, and only a slight patina in the fields with the original gloss visible around the relief. Without doubt the most beautiful copy known of this rare type and beautiful style. 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.