LUCANIA. Metapontum. Circa 330-290 BC. Didrachm or nomos (Silver, 22 mm, 7.81 g, 5 h), Atha.... Head of Demeter to left, wearing grain wreath, triple pendant earring and pearl necklace. Rev. ΜΕΤΑ Ear of barley with leaf to left; to left above leaf, pair of tongs above AΘA. HN III 1583. Johnston Class C, 4.11. A well struck, lightly toned example of excellent style and good silver. Extremely fine.

From a European collection formed before 2005.