Lucania, Metapontion AR Stater. Circa 330-290 BC. Dai-, and Mach-, magistrates. Wreathed head of Demeter to right, wearing triple pendant earring and necklace, with hair falling in loose curls behind; ΔA[I] under chin / Ear of barley with leaf to right; META upwards to left, plough above leaf, MA[X] below. Johnston Class C, 1.24; HN Italy 1581. 7.79g, 21mm, 12h.
Good Very Fine; light cleaning marks, attractively toned with subtle hints of rainbow iridescence to both sides.
From a private European collection.