LUCANIA. Metapontum. Circa 330-290 BC. Didrachm or nomos (Silver, 19.5 mm, 7.92 g, 9 h). 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, fork or rake; below leaf, ΔΑ. HN III 1582. Johnston Class C 5.7 ( same dies ). An attractively toned example. Struck from a slightly worn obverse die, otherwise, good very fine.

From the Vineyard Collection, ex Nummus & Ars 46, 28-29 May 2003, 36.