Lucania, Metapontion AR Stater. Circa 290-280 BC. Head of Demeter right wearing grain wreath, triple-drop earring and necklace; Δ behind head / Ear of barley with leaf to right, two amphorae to right with [star] above, ΦΙ in lower right field, META to left. Johnston Class D, 4.15 (same dies); SNG ANS 517; HN Italy 1625; HGC 1, 1066. 7.82g, 22mm, 4h.

Good Extremely Fine; wonderful dark toning with hints of iridescence.

Acquired from Dr. Busso Peus Nachfolger;
Ex A.W. Collection, purchased prior to 2013.