Italy. Southern Lucania, Metapontum. AE 17 mm., c. 300-250 BC. Obv. Head of Athena three-quarters facing right, wearing triple-crested helmet. Rev. Barley-ear with leaf to right; above leaf, cross-torch; to left, META. HN Italy 1682. Johnston 46. SNG ANS 1270. AE. g. 3.60 EF. An enchanting example. Emerald green patina.