Greek Italy. Southern Lucania, Metapontum. AR Nomos, c. 430-400 BC. Obv. Head of Demeter left, wearing fillet. Rev. Six-grained barley ear with leaf to left; MET in right field. Noe 329a; SNG ANS 282; HN Italy 1513. AR. 7.53 g. 25.50 mm. R. Rare. A very attractive example, of superb style, well centred on a charming oval flan. Brilliant and lightly toned. Good VF.