Lucania, Metapontion AR Stater. Circa 330-290 BC. Wreathed head of Demeter right, wearing triple pendant earring and necklace, and with hair falling in loose curls behind; [ΔAI] under chin / Ear of barley with leaf to right; META upwards to left, plough above leaf, M[AX] below. Johnston Class C1:4; HN Italy 1581. 7.90g, 24mm, 8h.
Good Very Fine; attractive light cabinet tone with hints of golden iridescence.
Acquired from Bertolami Fine Arts Ltd., London;
Ex private British collection.