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Lot # 48
Greek Italy. Southern Lucania, Metapontum. AR Stater, c. 330-290. Obv. Head of Demeter right, wearing barley-wreath, triple pendant earring and necklace; below chin, EY. Rev. META. Barley ear of seven grains with leaf to right; ΛY to lower left, star above leaf. HN Italy 1592; Johnston Class C, 8. AR. 7.59 g. 20.50 mm. A superb example, well centred, brilliant and lightly toned, with lovely iridescent hues. About EF.