

Greek Italy. Southern Lucania, Metapontum. AR Diobol, c. 470-440 BC. Obv. Ear of barley with five grains; no ethnic. Rev. Incuse barley grain; flanked by annulets in relief. HN Italy 1488; SNG ANS 274-5; Noe 300. 0.89 g. 11.00 mm. R. Lightly toned, underlying luster. EF.