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Greek Italy. Southern Lucania, Metapontum. AE 16 mm, c. 300-250 BC. Obv. Athena Alkidemos standing left, holding spear and shield. Rev. META. Owl standing left on stalk of barley-ear. HN Italy 1704; HGC 1 1113. 3.13 g. 16.00 mm. Choice example. Lovely light brown patina with minor turquoise deposits. EF.