Greek Italy. Southern Lucania, Metapontum. AR Nomos, c. 540-510 BC. Obv. Barley ear with eight grains; to right, META upwards. Rev. Incuse barley ear with eight grains. HN Italy 1479; Noe Class VI, 119; SNG ANS 211. AR. 8.07 g. 29.00 mm. Superb example, sound metal; brilliant with lovely old cabinet tone. About EF.