Ancient Coins

GREEK COINS, Greek Coins, Metapontion, Obol, c. 360, head of Demeter right, rev. ear of barley, poppy-head to right, denomination to left, 8.30g/2h (Johnston 4; HN Italy 1640). Good very fine, glossy green-brown patina (£90-120)

This issue, clearly marked with the word ‘obolus’ in Greek, is one of the few instances in the Greek bronze series where the denomination is clearly marked