★ Very rare with additional ethnic on the reverse ★

LUCANIA. Metapontion. Circa 540-510 BC. Drachm (Silver, 19 mm, 2.51 g, 12 h). MET Ear of barley with seven grains. Rev. MET Incuse ear of barley with seven grains. HN Italy 1460. Noe Class I, 29. SNG ANS 175. A very rare variety with additional ethnic on the reverse. Lovely old collection toning. Somewhat rough, otherwise, about extremely fine.

Ex Tradart, 16 November 1995, 6.