ITALY. Lucania. Metapontion. AR Stater (Nomos) (5.97 gms), ca. 540-510 B.C. VERY FINE.

HGC-1, 1027; HN Italy-1470; Noe-Class IV, 90-1. Obverse: Ear of barley; ME up right field, AT down left field; Reverse: Incuse ear of barley. An attractive example of this early type, featuring an incuse of the obverse design on the reverse, save for the split ethnic. Lightly toned and largely wholesome, though a bit lighter in weight than the typical example from the series.

Estimate: $200.00-$400.00