Lucania, Metapontion AR Stater. Circa 540-510 BC. Barley ear of six grains; ME upward on right, TA downward on left / Incuse ear of barley with six grains. Noe 87 (same dies); HN Italy 1470; SNG ANS -; SNG Lloyd -; Dewing 352 (same dies). 8.25g, 29mm, 12h.
Good Extremely Fine; superb metal quality. Very Rare.
From a private European Collection, outside of Italy prior to December 1992.