LUCANIA. Metapontion. Circa 330-290 BC. Didrachm or Nomos (Silver, 20 mm, 7.94 g, 7 h). Head of Demeter to left, wearing wreath of grain ears, triple pendant earring and pearl necklace. Rev. META Ear of barley with leaf to left; to left above leaf, pair of tongs; below leaf, ΑΘΑ. HN Italy 1583. Johnston C4.3. A beautiful and fresh coin of lovely style. Minor horn silver, otherwise, good extremely fine.
From a European collection, formed before 2005.