Greek Italy. Southern Lucania, Metapontum. AR Stater, c. 400-340 BC. Obv. Head of Nike left, hair bound in diadem with olive wreath. Rev. Barley ear of seven grains, leaf to right; to left; META to left. Noe 450; HN Italy 1524; HGC 1 1047. 7.7 g. 20 mm. RRR. Very rare, with few examples appearing on the market. Attractively toned, with light marks on the obverse; an appealing specimen. Good VF.
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