Greek Italy. Southern Lucania, Metapontum. AR Stater, c. 540-510 BC. Obv. Barley-ear with eight grains; MET to left. Rev. Incuse ear of barley with eight grains. HN Italy 1459; Noe 10. AR. 5.62 g. 27.80 mm. A very attractive example, brilliant and lightly toned, with a hint of iridescence. About EF.