ITALY. Lucania. Metapontion. AR Stater (Nomos) (8.19 gms), ca. 540-510 B.C. NGC Ch EF, Strike: 5/5 Surface: 4/5. Overstruck. HGC-1, 1027; Noe-59 (same dies); HN Italy-1467. Obverse: Ear of barley with seven grains; Reverse: Incuse ear of barley with seven grains. Quite deeply toned and alluring, with very little evidence of handling and a wholesome overall appearance. From the Mark and Lottie Salton Collection.
