★ An attractive didrachm or nomos from Metapontion ★

LUCANIA. Metapontion. Circa 330-290 BC. Didrachm or Nomos (Silver, 20 mm, 7.85 g, 7 h). Head of Demeter to left, wearing wreath of grain ears, triple pendant earring and pearl necklace. Rev. META Ear of barley with leaf to left; to left above leaf, alabastron; below leaf, Δ[I]. HN Italy 1587. Johnston Class C, 11.10. Nearly extremely fine.

From a European collection, formed before 2005.