

Greek Italy. Southern Lucania, Metapontum. AE 15 mm, c. 300-250 BC . Obv. Head of Demeter right, wearing barley-wreath. Rev. META. Barley-ear with leaf to right; above leaf, fly. HN Italy 1698; SNG ANS 574; Johnston 62. 2.98 g. 15.00 mm. Superb example, well struck and perfectly centred; lovely warm brown patina, with brilliant hues undertone. EF.