Lucania, Metapontion. Silver Nomos (7.78 g), ca. 400-340 BC. Head of Demeter right, hair bound in sakkos; behind neck, letters. Reverse: META, barley ear with leaf to right; above leaf, Λ[Ω]. Noe 511 (same dies); HN Italy 1538. Well struck and well centered. Lovely fine style and quite choice. Attractively toned. NGC grade Ch XF; Strike: 5/5, Surface: 4/5. Estimate Value $800 - 900