ITALY. Lucania. Metapontion. AR Distater (Double Nomos) (15.85 gms), ca. 340-330 B.C. NGC Ch VF, Strike: 3/5 Surface: 4/5. HGC-1, 1026; Johnston-B1.7 (same dies); HN Italy-1574. Obverse: Helmeted and bearded head of Leukippos right; to left, ΑΠΗ and forepart of lion right; Reverse: Grain ear [with leaf to left; above leaf, club; below leaf, ΑΜΙ]. Struck with a somewhat worn obverse die and a bit off-center on the reverse, this charmingly toned specimen is rather impressive and not often encountered. From the Mark and Lottie Salton Collection.<p>Ex: Vicomte de Sartiges Collection, # 12.<p>Ex: J. Hirsch XVI (12/1906) Lot # 103.
