ITALY. Lucania. Thourioi. AR Distater (Double Nomos) (15.79 gms), ca. 400-350 B.C. NGC Ch VF, Strike: 4/5 Surface: 3/5. Brushed. HGC-1, 1255; HN Italy-1803. Obverse: Helmeted head of Athena right; Reverse: Bull butting right; in exergue, fish right; all within incuse circle. Despite not garnering a fine style notation, this impressive example was undoubtedly crafted as such, and remains an enchanting and wholesome representative save for the noted subtle brushing.
