Thurium

ITALY. Lucania. Thourioi. AR Stater (Nomos) (7.88 gms), ca. 443-400 B.C. NGC AU★, Strike: 5/5 Surface: 4/5.

HN Italy-1761; HGC-1, 1258. Obverse: Helmeted head of Athena right; helmet decorated with laurel wreath; Reverse: Bull butting right; E below; in exergue, fish right. Rather deeply toned, this well centered and well struck specimen clearly deserves its star designation for superior eye appeal.

Ex: H. & A. Rubin Collection (Stack's - 9/1983) Lot # 21.

Estimate: $1000.00 - $2000.00