Metapontum

Silver Stater.

Metapontum- captured by the Lucanians circa 300 BC and later passed under Roman control; supported Hannibal, 212 – 207 BC, during the second Punic War.

Leukippos- founder of Metapontum when it was refounded from Sybaris, who is represented on coins of Metapontum as a Helmeted hero.

 
Origin: Ancient Greece
Date: 350 - 330 BC
Price: $525.00
Obverse: Bearded head of Leukippos wearing Corinthian helmet.
Reverse: Ear of corn; META to left, leaf with dove and AMI to right.