ITALY. Bruttium. Rhegion. AR Drachm (4.16 gms), ca. 450-445 B.C. NGC Ch F, Strike: 5/5 Surface: 2/5. Edge Bend. HGC-1, 1643; HN Italy-2478; Herzfelder-16 (D9/R14). Obverse: Facing scalp of lion; Reverse: Iokastos seated left on chair, resting hand upon hip and holding long staff; all within wreath. The noted edge bend is rather minor, allowing this well handled piece a good deal of charm through its deep cabinet toning and bold obverse relief. From the Mark and Lottie Salton Collection.<p>Ex: Salton-Schlessinger FPL 33 (Winter 1961/2) Lot # 8.<p>Ex: Salton-Schlessinger FPL 27 (Fall 1958) Lot # 38.
