Lucania, Poseidonia. Silver Drachm (3.70 g), ca. 530-500 BC. ΠOM, Poseidon advancing right, preparing to hurl trident. rev. Incuse of obverse, but ΠOΣ (Σ facing downward) retrograde and in relief. Gorini 9; HN Italy 1108. Rare. Boldly struck and perfectly centered. Old cabinet tone. Seldom seen this choice. Extremely Fine. Estimated Value $3,500
From the Dionysus Collection.
Ex Dr. Murray Gell-Mann Collection
ex NAC 4 (27 February 1991), lot 16
ex Leu 2 (25 April 1972), lot 41.