ITALY. Lucania. Thourioi. AR Stater (Nomos) (7.85 gms), ca. 443-410 B.C. NGC EF, Strike: 3/5 Surface: 2/5. Smoothing.
HGC-1, 1259; HN Italy-1775. Obverse: Helmeted head of Athena right; Reverse: Bull butting right within incuse circle. Despite some off-centering to the strike and the noted minor smoothing in the fields, this charming example otherwise retains great eye appeal and presents a pleasant cabinet tone.
From the Mark and Lottie Salton Collection.
Estimate: $600 - $900