Greek Italy. Southern Lucania, Metapontum. AR Stater, c. 440-430 BC. Obv. META. Barley ear with seven grains. Rev. Apollo, nude, standing left, holding laurel tree and bow. HN Italy 1496; Noe 315-6; HGC 1 1035; SNG ANS 277. 7.74 g. 24 mm. RR. Very rare reverse type. Lightly toned. VF/About VF.
Ex Aes Rude 8, 1982, 20.
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