

Greek Italy. Southern Lucania, Metapontum. AR Stater, c. 340-330. Obv. Head of Demeter right, wearing barley-wreath, earring and necklace. Rev. META. Barley ear of seven grains with leaf to right; oinochoe above leaf. Cf. HN Italy 1568. 7.81 g. 24.00 mm. R. Great metal. A choice example, struck on a very broad flan, brilliant and prettily toned, with iridescent hues. Significant areas of weakness, otherwise. EF.