Italy, Lucania, Metapontum, Nomos 330-290 BC

Italy. Lucania. Nomos ca. 330-290 BC, Metapontum. Silver 7.94 g.; 20.3 mm.
Obverse: Head of Demeter right, wreathed with grain, magistrate name struck out of the field //
Reverse: Barley-ear with leaf to right, plough above leaf. Reverse capiton: META / MAX

HGC: 1-1063.

Superb specimen, particularly admiring the fine hair in which a beautiful iridescent toning has formed!
On the obverse we note a crescent-shaped banker's mark in the left field. Rare. Iridescent toning. Almost uncirculated AU 55-58