ITALY. Lucania. Thourioi. AR Distater (Double Nomos) (14.95 gms), ca. 400-350 B.C. NGC EF, Strike: 5/5 Surface: 2/5. Fine Style. Light Scratches. HGC-1, 1255; HN Italy-1803; Noe-C8h (this coin). Obverse: Helmeted head of Athena right; Reverse: Bull butting right; in exergue, fish right; all within incuse circle. Quite well struck on a broad flan, the entirety of Athenas profile and helmet--<em>including crest</em>--are visible, albeit with some die rust and scattered noted light scratches. Artistic and nevertheless impressive. From the Mark and Lottie Salton Collection.<p>Ex: J. Hirsch.
