ITALY. Calabria. Tarentum. AR Litra (0.70 gms), ca. 325-280 B.C. NGC AU, Strike: 5/5 Surface: 3/5. Edge Chip. Vlasto-Unlisted; HN Italy-979. Obverse: Cockle shell; Reverse: Dolphin left; above, owl standing left, head facing. A RARE fractional, this charming and well struck example features an elegant design and a good deal of luster remaining in the protected areas. A minor edge chip is noted, resulting in NGCs decision not to encapsulate. Accordingly, it is accompanied by a photo certificate attesting to the grading characterization. Ex: Rye Collection.
