ITALY. Lucania. Metapontion. AR Stater (Nomos) (7.85 gms), ca. 330-290 B.C. NGC Ch VF, Strike: 5/5 Surface: 5/5. HGC-1, 1063; Johnston-C5.18 (same dies); HN Italy-1582. Obverse: Wreathed head of Demeter left; [ΔΩPI below chin]; Reverse: Barley ear with leaf to left; to left, pitchfork above leaf, ΔA below. Elegantly toned and rather well centered, this specimen does exhibit some minor die rust, but still remains entirely wholesome. From the Mark and Lottie Salton Collection.
