LUCANIA. Metapontum. Circa 440-430 BC. Obol (Silver, 8.5 mm, 0.51 g, 12 h). ME Four-grained ear of barley; border of dots. Rev. ME-TA ( retrograde ) Five- and four-grained ear of barley. HGC 1, 1088. HN III 1501. Noe 361. Sharply struck and attractively toned. Extremely fine.

From the "Collection sans Pareille" of Ancient Greek Fractions, and from the collection of L. Mildenberg.