Lucania, Metapontum Bronze, c. 275-250 BC. VF. $250.00 July 30, 2006 Region & City Lucania, Metapontum Denomination AE15 Date Struck c. 275-250 BC Mint Metapontum (Metapontion). Obverse Eagle standing left, wings spread; wreath at left. Reverse META. Barley ear with seven grains and leaf to left, winged thunderbolt at right. Weight 3.68gm Diameter 15mm Reference A. Johnson, “The Bronze Coinage of Metapontum”, Kraay-Morkholm Essays p. 123,39; HN Italy 1674; SNG ANS 603. Grade VF, medium brown, photo exaggerates roughness on reverse. Much nicer in hand. Comments Ex- John Lavender at $395, his tag included. A similar specimen brought a winning bid of $625 in CNG Triton V