Greek Italy. Southern Lucania, Metapontum. AR Nomos, c. 540-510 BC. Obv. ΜΕΤΑ (retrograde) to right. Ear of barley with seven grains. Rev. Incuse ear of barley with seven grains. HN Italy 1481; Noe class IX, 192; SNG ANS -; cf. Gorini 17. AR. 7.64 g. 25.00 mm. Choice example, great metal, enchanting old cabinet tone with a hint of iridescence. Minor weaknesses. About EF.