LUCANIA. Metapontum. Circa 330-290 BC. Didrachm or nomos (Silver, 20 mm, 7.96 g, 2 h), Ly... Head of Demeter to right, wearing wreath of barley ears, triple-pendant earring and pearl necklace. Rev. META Ear of barley with leaf to right; below left, ΛΥ ; above leaf, star of sixteen rays. HN III 1592. Johnston Class C, 8.4 ( this obverse die ). Attractively toned; a beautiful coin. Striking flatness on both sides, otherwise, nearly extremely fine.