★ A nicely toned didrachm or nomos from Metapontion with a splendid obverse ★

LUCANIA. Metapontion. Circa 340-330 BC. Didrachm or Nomos (Silver, 22 mm, 7.75 g, 6 h). Head of Demeter to right, wearing wreath of grain ears, pendant earring and simple necklace, and with a light veil at the back of her head. Rev. META Ear of barley with leaf to left; above leaf, mouse; below leaf, Φ. HN Italy 1570. Johnston Class A, 8.8. Nicely toned and with a splendid obverse of fine style. The reverse a bit weak, otherwise, good very fine.

From a European collection, formed before 2005.