Italy. Southern Lucania, Metapontum. AR Stater, c. 330-290 BC. Obv. Wreathed head of Demeter left. Rev. Barley ear of eight grains; to left, META upwards and inverted; to right, leaf; pitchfork above leaf, ΔA below. Johnston Class C. 5. 9-11. HN Italy 1582. AR. g. 7.90 mm. 21.50 A superb example, of wonderful style. Lightly toned with lovely iridescent hues. EF.