LUCANIA. Metapontum. Circa 300-250 BC. Chalkous (Bronze, 15 mm, 3.67 g, 12 h). Athena Alkidemos advancing to right, brandishing spear with her right hand and holding shield with her left. Rev. ΜΕΤΑ Owl standing right, head facing; to right, barley ear. HN III 1704. Johnston 68a. SNG ANS 562-4. SNG Lloyd 412. Very sharp and attractive, with a light brown and green patina. Some pitting, otherwise, extremely fine.

From the Dr. Paul Peter Urone Collection, acquired from F. Kovacs in November 1996.