Further Coins from the Cabinet of Robert P. Ball, Lucania, Metapontum AR Stater, c. 540-510 BC, ear of barley with seven grains, MET[A] to right, rev. incuse ear of barley with seven grains, 7.71g (HGC 1, 1027; Noe 59; HN Italy 1467), waterworn and clipped slightly at six o'clock, nonetheless lightly toned, a really good fine.
Estimate: £400 - £600