LUCANIA. Metapontum. Circa 330-290 BC. Nomos or Didrachm (Silver, 21 mm, 7.81 g, 9 h), Atha.... Head of Demeter to left, wearing grain wreath, triple pendant earring and pearl necklace. Rev. ΜΕΤΑ Ear of barley with leaf to left; to left above leaf, pair of tongs; below leaf, [AΘ]A. HN III 1583. Johnston Class C, 4.17. A well struck, nicely toned example of excellent early Hellenistic style. Extremely fine.
From a European collection formed before 2005.