ITALY. Bruttium. Kroton. AR Stater (Nomos) (7.97 gms), ca. 480-430 B.C. NGC Ch VF, Strike: 5/5 Surface: 4/5. HGC-1, 1449; HN Italy-2104; SNG ANS-309. Obverse: Tripod, with legs surmounted by wreaths and terminating in lions feet; to right, heron standing left; Reverse: Incuse tripod as obverse, but wreathes in relief. This charming specimen exhibits a mostly gunmetal gray tone with some hints of burgundy sprinkled throughout. From the Mark and Lottie Salton Collection.
