

Greek Italy. Southern Lucania, Metapontum. AR Stater, circa 330-290 BC. Obv. Head of Demeter left, wearing barley-wreath; below chin, ΔΩPI. Rev. ΜΕΤΑ. Ear of barley with leaf to left; above leaf, fork or rake; below leaf, ΔΑ. HN Italy 1582; HGC 1 1063; Johnston Class C, 5.4. 7.88 g. 20.00 mm. Nice style portrait of Demetra. Lightly toned. VF/Good VF.