Lucania

This section is dedicated to ancient coins minted in Lucania, a historical region of southern Italy. Greek coins from Lucania range from approximately -650 to 650 and testify to the cultural and economic wealth of this area during Antiquity. 

Here you will find a diverse collection of Lucanian coins, including staters, drachmas, obols and other denominations. These coins offer a valuable insight into the history, mythology and art of the Greek cities of Lucania, such as Metaponto, Sybaris, Paestum and Velia. The motifs depicted on these coins include divine figures, emblematic animals, agricultural symbols and inscriptions in ancient Greek.

Each coin is described with precision, including its identification, period of issue, metal, weight, diameter and condition. High-quality photographs allow for a detailed examination of each coin.