Italy. Southern Lucania, Metapontum. AR Stater, c. 330-290 BC. Obv. Wreathed head of Demeter left. Rev. META. Seven-grained barley ear, leave to left; tongs above leaf, [A]ΘA below. Johnston Class C, 4.28. HN Italy 1583. AR. g. 7.78 mm. 22.00 A superb example, well centred on a broad flan. Light cabinet tone with underlying luster and enchanting iridescent hues. EF.