Circa 400-340 BCE
AR stater/nomos 22mm, 7.3g
Head of Demeter to left
Rev. METAΠΟNTIΩN Barley ear with leaf to right; above leaf, ivy leaf
HN Italy 1545. Noe 524. SNG ANS 391
Metapontion was the first ancient ruins I visited after I became truly interested in ancient ruins, which is when I started collecting ancient coins. It was on the way during a visit to Puglia and Basilicata. We only visited the Temple of Hera, since there wasn’t an easy way to see the rest.
When Alexander I entered Italy, Metapontion initially supported him against the Lucanians and Bruttians.