LUCANIA. Metapontum. Circa 330-290 BC. Didrachm or nomos (Silver, 18 mm, 7.70 g, 8 h), Ly... Head of Demeter to left, wearing grain wreath, triple pendant earring and pearl necklace. Rev. ΜΕΤΑ Ear of barley with leaf to left; above leaf, griffin charging to right; below leaf, ΛY. HN III 1589. Johnston Class C. 6 passim. SNG Oxford 760. Clear and of fine style. Struck on a tight flan and with slightly rough surfaces, otherwise, very fine.
From the Vineyard Collection, ex Grunow, Berlin, FPL 52, Winter 2000-2001, 937.