Nathan P

Lucania, Metapontion (Circa 540-510 BC)

AR Nomos 28 mm, 7.82 g

Lucania, Metapontion (Circa 540-510 BC)
Nathan P, Nov 27, 2019
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  • Obv: META. Barley ear.

    Rev: Incuse barley ear.

    Noe Class VI; HN Italy 1479.

    Metaponion's neighbor, Sybaris, given its preeminence in the region, was most likely the originator of the incuse fabric. It seems to have been a spontaneous invention and to have been evolved without any evolutionary development. Of interest is that these coins have seldom or never been found in hoards unearthed outside Italy. This carries the suggestion that the consideration of preventing the export of money and, consequently, of restricting its circulation to South Italy must have been prominent in the minds of those responsible for originating the form. These incuse pieces are also rarely found overstruck and are significantly more difficult to counterfeit.