Barley Ear / Incuse Barley Ear
Metapontum (Lucania) - Hemiobol (1/12 Drachm)
Description
Obverse: Barley ear.
Reverse: Incuse barley ear.
Extremely rare. Unpublished in HN Italy, Noe, and HGC 1. Iridescent tone; small edge-fault. Good very fine.
Details
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Composition | Silver |
| Issuer | Metapontum |
| Ruling Authority | Unknown |
| Period of Issue | 530 BC - 510 BC |
| Weight | 0.14 g |
| Diameter | 10.5 mm |
| Orientation | ↑↑ 12h |
| Denomination | Hemiobol (1/12 Drachm) |
| Standard | Achaean Drachm |
| References | SNG ANS #187-189 |
Provenance
| Location | Description | Date |
|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | May 27, 2017 | |
| San Marino | May 2, 2026 | |
| United States | Lelouch Collection | Current |