ITALY. Bruttium. Rhegion. AR Tetradrachm (17.04 gms), ca. 450-445 B.C. NGC VF, Strike: 5/5 Surface: 3/5. HGC-1, 1633; HN Italy-2477; Herzfelder-1e (D1/R1; this coin cited). Obverse: Facing scalp of lion; Reverse: Iokastos seated left on chair, resting hand upon hip and holding long staff; all within wreath. A great example from this first series from Rhegion, the present specimen--<em>offering a great pedigree</em>--features a well centered strike with delightful toning and only even wear on the high points. From the Mark and Lottie Salton Collection.<p>Ex: Muenzhandlung Basel 8 (3/1937) Lot # 91.<p>Ex: Hess 223 (1935) Lot # 243.<p>Ex: J. Hirsch XXXI (5/1912) Lot # 118.
