

Greek Italy. Southern Lucania, Metapontum. AR Stater, c. 510-470 BC. Obv. Barley-ear with six grains; MET to left. Rev. Incuse ear of barley with seven grains. HN Italy 1483; Noe 16215; SNG ANS -; Gorini 26. 7.84 g. 24.00 mm. R. Rare. Struck with slightly worn dies, spot of encrustation on obverse, broken on the edge. Good VF.