ITALY. Lucania. Sybaris. AR Stater (Nomos) (7.93 gms), ca. 550-510 B.C. NGC Ch VF, Strike: 5/5 Surface: 4/5.
HGC-1, 1231; HN Italy-1729; SNG ANS-828-44. Obverse: Bull standing left, head right; VM in exergue; Reverse: Incuse bull standing right, head left. Rather sharply struck on a somewhat compact flan, this handsomely toned specimen exhibits only even wear upon the high points.
From the Mark and Lottie Salton Collection.
Ex: Salton-Schlessinger FPL 15, Lot # 26.
Estimate: $1000 - $2000