Bruttium, Kroton AR Third Stater - Drachm. Circa 530-500 BC. Tripod, legs terminating in lion's paws, with ornaments on and serpents rising from the bowl; QPO to left / Incuse tripod, legs terminating in lion's paws. HN Italy 2076; SNG ANS 298. 2.36g, 20mm, 12h.
Near Extremely Fine. Very Rare - the early fractions of Kroton are difficult to obtain, and seldom seen in such high grade.
From a private European collection.