Italy, Lucania, Metapontum, Nomos ca. 340-330 BC, NGC graded

Italy. Lucania. Metapontum. Nomos ca. 340-330 BC. Silver 7.92 g.; 21. 5 mm.
Obverse: Veiled head of Demeter right, wreathed with grain, wearing triple-pendant earring and pearl necklace; A to left, Π to right //
Reverse: Grain ear, tripod to upper left field, ΠΡΟ (magistrate name) to the lower right field. Reverse caption: META

HGC: 1-1061.

Visible die break on the cheek of the portrait. Magnificent old cabinet tone, high relief. NGC graded Ch XF Strike: 5/5 Surface: 5/5