Greek Italy. Southern Lucania, Metapontum. AR Stater, c. 330-290. Obv. Head of Demeter right, wearing barley-wreath, triple pendant earring and necklace. Rev. [META] Barley ear of seven grains with leaf to right; [ΛY to lower left], star above leaf. HN Italy 1592; Johnston Class C, 8.14–5. 7.75 g. 20.00 mm. Great metal. A superb example, brilliant and prettily toned, with lovely iridescent hues.Minor area of weakness on reverse, otherwise. EF/About EF.