ITALY. Lucania. Metapontion. AR Stater (Nomos) (8.06 gms), ca. 540-510 B.C. NGC VF, Strike: 5/5 Surface: 5/5. HGC-1, 1027; Noe-Class I; HN Italy-1459. Obverse: Ear of barley with eight grains and bracts at base; Reverse: Incuse ear of barley with eight grains. Wholesome and well centered, this specimen presents gunmetal gray surfaces and stands as one of the earlier examples from the series. From the Mark and Lottie Salton Collection.
