LUCANIA, Metapontion. Circa 300-250 BC. Æ 13mm (2.27 gm). Head of Athena left, wearing crested Corinthian helmet / M-E, three barley grains arranged in a circle; cross-torch. Johnston, "The Bronze Coinage of Metapontum," in Kraay/Mørkholm Essays, 50; SNG ANS 581-582; BMC Italy -; SNG Copenhagen 1265; SNG Morcom 289; Laffaille 51. EF, choice, glossy dark brown patina, very minor encrustation. Exceptional style. ($250) Triton V Sale, 15 Jan 2002, lot 68. Lot sold for USD 300. Used by permission of CNG, www.historicalcoins.com