ITALY. Lucania. Poseidonia. AR Stater (Nomos) (7.85 gms), ca. 445-420 B.C. NGC Ch EF, Strike: 4/5 Surface: 5/5. Fine Style. Die Shift. HGC-1, 1152; HN Italy-1116; SNG ANS-679 (same dies). Obverse: Poseidon, with chlamys draped over both arms, holding trident above head and advancing right; Θ to left; Reverse: Bull standing left within circular incuse. Presenting a rather strong and well centered strike, this attractively toned specimen offers quality not often encountered in this early series. Fairly <strong>RARE </strong>as such. From the Mark and Lottie Salton Collection.