ANCIENT COINS. GREEK. Lucania, Metapontum (c.330-290 B.C.), Silver Stater, 7.88g, 4h. Head of Demeter facing right, wearing a wreath of grain, and a triple-pendant earring, Δ AI below chin. Rev. META , barley-ear, plough and MA[X] at right (Johnston Class C, 1.34-5; HN Italy 1581). One area of soft striking, otherwise lightly toned and nearly extremely fine. $750
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