LUCANIA, Metapontum. Circa 540-510 BC. AR nomos (7,04 g). Ear of barley with eight grains on each side; MET downwards in left field / Incuse ear of barley with eight grains on each side; MET (retrograde) downwards to right. Corrosion on obverse, but well preserved reverse. Wonderful deep cabinet toning. Noe Class I, 4 (same obv. die), SNG ANS 162 (same dies), HN Italy 1459 Grade: 1+/01