ITALY. Lucania. Metapontion. AR Stater (Nomos) (7.88 gms), ca. 430-400 B.C. NGC Ch VF, Strike: 5/5 Surface: 5/5. Fine Style.
HGC-1, 1038; HN Italy-1507; SNG ANS-304 (same dies). Obverse: Head of Demeter (or Kore) right; Reverse: Grain ear with leaf to left; META to right. This attractive piece presents an elegant portrait of Demeter in fine style. The surfaces offer attractive light gray toning and some underlying luster in the fields.
From the Mark and Lottie Salton Collection.
Estimate: $500 - $1000