

Greek Italy. Southern Lucania, Metapontum. AR Nomos, c. 540-510 BC. Obv. ΜΕΤΑ (retrograde) to right. Ear of barley with seven grains. Rev. Incuse ear of barley with seven grains. HN Italy 1481; Noe class IX, 194; SNG ANS -; cf. Gorini 17. 7.94 g. 26.00 mm. Superb and brilliant. Great metal, delicate patina over attractive, brilliant surfaces. Minor roughness. EF.