

Greek Italy. Southern Lucania, Metapontum. AR Stater, c. 290-280 BC. Obv. Head of Demeter right, wreathed with grain; behind, ΔΙ. Rev. META. Barley ear of seven grains with leaf to right; ant to lower left, cornucopia to right. HN Italy 1624; HGC 1 1066; Johnston class D, 4.13. 9.22 g. 20 mm. R. Attractive dark and iridescent tone over brilliant surfaces. EF/About EF.