LUCANIA. Metapontum. Circa 330-290 BC. Didrachm or nomos (Silver, 20 mm, 7.83 g, 9 h). Head of Demeter to right, wearing wreath of barley ears and triple-pendant earring; below chin, ΔΑΙ. Rev. ΜΕΤΑ Ear of barley, with leaf to right; to right, on leaf, plough to right; below leaf, ΜΑ[Χ]. HN III 1581. Johnston C1.4. Attractive, clear and struck on a broad flan. Traces of careful cleaning and minor die rust, otherwise, extremely fine.
From a European collection formed before 2005.