Greek Italy. Southern Lucania, Metapontum. AR Stater. c. 340 - 330 BC. Obv. Head of Demeter left; to left, ΔΑΜΑΤΗΡ and torch. Rev. META. Seven-grained barley ear, with leaf to left; crab above leaf, ΑΡΧΙΓ below. HN Italy 1564; SNG ANS 411; Johnston A6. AR. 7.76 g. 22.00 mm. R. Rare and superb, perfectly centred and sharply struck, from masterly engraved dies. Brilliant and lightly toned. About EF.