ITALY. Lucania. Metapontion. AR Stater (Nomos) (7.88 gms), c.400-330 BC. NGC Ch VF, Strike: 5/5 Surface: 5/5. Fine Style. HGC-1, 1054 (this coin illustrated); Johnston-class A, 5.1; HN Italy-1554; SNG ANS-408. Obverse: Diademed head of Demeter right; torch to left; Reverse: Barley ear, with leaf to right; I-H above leaf. A well centered specimen that is both handsome and wholesome, this example features gunmetal gray toning, with a particularly alluring cobalt nature electrifying the obverse devices. Meanwhile, the reverse offers more of a subtle golden iridescence. A <strong>SCARCER </strong>type, especially this attractive and enticing. Ex: Triton X (1/2007) Lot # 40.
