LUCANIA. Metapontion. Circa 330-290 BC. Didrachm or Nomos (Silver, 21 mm, 7.89 g, 2 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, Artemis hurrying right, holding long torch; below leaf, ΛY. HN Italy 1590 Johnston Class C, 7.6. Struck from somewhat worn dies, otherwise, nearly extremely fine.
From a European collection, formed before 2005.