★ An attractive didrachm from Metapontion of excellent style ★

LUCANIA. Metapontion. Circa 340-330 BC. Didrachm or Nomos (Silver, 20 mm, 7.84 g, 12 h), Φ..., magistrate. Head of Demeter to left, wearing wreath of grain ears, triple-pendant earring and simple necklace, and with a light veil at the back of her head. Rev. META Ear of barley with leaf to right; to right above leaf, oinochoe; below leaf, Φ. HN Italy 1568. Johnston A8.3. An attractive and well struck example of excellent style. Light cleaning marks , otherwise, good very fine.

From a European collection, formed before 2005.