Greek Italy. Southern Lucania, Metapontum. AE 10.5 mm. 300-250 B.C. Obv. Head of Dionysos right, wearing ivy-wreath. Rev. META. Barley ear with leaf to right; above leaf, cross-torch. HN Italy -; cf. 1683 (head of Dionysos left); SNG ANS -; cf. 590-594 (same); SNG Cop. 1255. 1.31 g. 10.50 mm. RR. Rare variety. Glossy green brown patina, with reddish spots. Good VF/About EF.