

Greek Italy. Southern Lucania, Metapontum. AR Stater, c. 340-330 BC. Obv. ΛEΥKIΠΠOΣ. Head of bearded Leukippos right, wearing Corinthian helmet; [dog seated left behind, raising his forepaw]. Rev. META. Seven-grain barley ear with leaf to right; on leaf, bird with open wings to right; below leaf, AMI. HN Italy 1576; SNG ANS 443; Johnston B3.16. 7.80 g. 21.00 mm. An attractive example with lovely old cabinet tone with warm hues. AV(?) graffito on reverse. Good VF.