

Greek Italy. Southern Lucania, Metapontum. AE 14 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 64. 2.95 g. 14.00 mm. Choice example. Gently cleaned. EF.