ITALY. Lucania. Sybaris. AR 1/3 Stater (1/3 Nomos) (2.66 gms), ca. 550-510 B.C. NGC EF★, Strike: 5/5 Surface: 5/5. Gorini-4; HN Italy-1736. Obverse: Bull standing left, head right; VM in exergue; Reverse: Incuse bull standing right, head left. Offering great metal quality for the type, this incredible minor also presents an alluring iridescent tone and some shimmering brilliance in the protected areas. Wholly deserving of its star designation, this specimen is a decided cut above that which is normally encountered for the issue. Ex: Gasvoda Collection.Ex: Waddell inventory #50630 (August 2013).Ex: Leu 45 (5/1988). Lot # 19.
