Stater
4th century B.C.
Obverse: Bearded head of Leukippos wearing a Corinthian helmet, facing to the right. Inscribed: ΛΕΥΚΙΠΠ[ΟΣ] [LEUKIPP[OS]]. Reverse: Ear of wheat with a single leaf raised out to the right, above which appears a miniature kantharos. Inscribed, vertically on left: ΜET (abbreviation for Metapontum); to left of wheat stem: NA.
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