Stack's Bowers & Ponterio
January 2022 NYINC Auction 14-16 Jan 2022
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ITALY. Lucania. Metapontion. AR Stater (Nomos) (7.87 gms), ca. 440-430 B.C. NGC Ch VF Brown, Strike: 4/5 Surface: 2/5. Graffito.
HGC-1, 1035; Noe-315 (same dies); HN Italy-1496. Obverse: Ear of barley with six grains; Reverse: Apollo standing left, holding bow and laurel tree. A difficult issue that is generally plagued with metal and striking issues, this example nevertheless presents a great, clear rendition of Apollo and also offers a particularly enticing cabinet tone. Some minor graffito and horn silver are noted on the obverse.
From the Mark and Lottie Salton Collection.
HGC-1, 1035; Noe-315 (same dies); HN Italy-1496. Obverse: Ear of barley with six grains; Reverse: Apollo standing left, holding bow and laurel tree. A difficult issue that is generally plagued with metal and striking issues, this example nevertheless presents a great, clear rendition of Apollo and also offers a particularly enticing cabinet tone. Some minor graffito and horn silver are noted on the obverse.
From the Mark and Lottie Salton Collection.
Ex: J. Hirsch.
Estimate: $1000 - $2000