ITALY. Lucania. Metapontion. AR Stater (Nomos) (8.03 gms), ca. 510-470 B.C. NGC VF, Strike: 5/5 Surface: 2/5. Edge Marks. HGC-1, 1028; Noe-162.1 (this coin cited and illustrated); HN Italy-1482. Obverse: Ear of barley with six grains; Reverse: Incuse ear of barley with six grains. A few die issues and some scattered marks are noted, but an otherwise pleasantly toned and lightly handled example of the type. From the Mark and Lottie Salton Collection.
