LUCANIA, Poseidonia. Circa 530-500 BC. AR Half Nomos – Drachm (20mm, 3.82 g, 12h). Poseidon, beardless and nude but for chlamys draped over both arms, standing right, preparing to cast trident; ΠOM to left / Incuse of obverse type, but no trident and ethnic is in relief; retrograde MSSF to right. Gorini 8 var. (ethnic); HN Italy 1108; SNG ANS 628 (same dies). Lightly toned, test cut. VF. Very rare variety.
Ex Mirsr Collection. Reportedly found in Central Asia.