Greek Italy. Southern Lucania, Metapontum. AE 15.5 mm, c. 300-250 BC. Obv. Athena Alkidemos advancing right, brandishing spear and holding shield. Rev. Owl standing right, head facing, on ear of barley; [M]ETA to left. HN Italy 1704; SNG Cop. 1254. 3.15 g. 15.50 mm. Dark green-brown patina. About EF.