Greek Italy. Southern Lucania, Metapontum. AR Stater, c. 540-510 BC. METAΠ. Eight-grained barley ear; border of dots. / Incuse eight-grained barley ear. HN Italy 1481; Noe 136. AR. 7.71 g. 28.00 mm. A sharply struck and very attractive example. Minor areas of corrosion on obverse. Lovely cabinet tone. Good VF/About EF.