

Greek Italy. Southern Lucania, Metapontum. AR stater, c. 430-400 BC. Obv. Head of Demeter right, hair bound in crossed fillet. Rev. Barley ear of six grains; leaf to left; META upwards to right. HN Italy 1507; Noe 376. 7.87 g. 20.50 mm. R. Lovely iridescent tone, with reddish hues. VF/Good VF.