ITALY. Bruttium. Kroton. AR Stater (Nomos) (7.77 gms), ca. 500-480 B.C. NGC VF, Strike: 5/5 Surface: 2/5. Light Smoothing, Edge Cuts, Scratches.
HGC-1, 1449; HN Italy-2094; SNG ANS-254. Obverse: Tripod, with legs surmounted by wreaths and terminating in lion's feet; to right, heron standing left; Reverse: Incuse tripod as obverse, retrograde letters around. Despite its noted problems, this example retains enough details to be a fully presentable example of the type.
Estimate: $200 - $400