Choice Metapontum Bronze
Greek Italy. Southern Lucania, Metapontum. AE 15.5 mm, c. 300-250 BC. Obv. Athena Alkidemos advancing left, brandishing spear and holding shield. Rev. Owl standing right, head facing, on ear of barley; META to left. HN Italy 1704; SNG Cop. -; Johnston 68b. 3.15 g. 15.50 mm. R. Scarce variety with Athena left and owl right. Exceptional quality for issue. Earthy green patina. EF.