ITALY. Lucania. Thourioi. AR Distater (Double Nomos) (15.53 gms), ca. 400-350 B.C. NGC Ch EF, Strike: 4/5 Surface: 2/5. Fine Style. Scratches.

HGC-1, 1255; HN Italy-1805; Noe-F28d (this coin). Obverse: Helmeted head of Athena left; Reverse: Bull butting right; in exergue, fish right; all within incuse circle. Very deeply toned and rather well struck, this heavily pedigreed specimen does exhibit some scattered light marks and minor roughness under the tone, but remains quite enchanting and impressive.

From the Mark and Lottie Salton Collection. Ex: Salton-Schlessinger XXIII (11/1955) Lot # 675. Ex: H. C. Ives Collection. Ex: Ars Classica XVII (10/1934) Lot # 72. Ex: Prof. S. Pozzi Collection (Naville I - 3/1921) Lot # 229. Ex: Harlan P. Smith Collection (Chapman - 5/1906) Lot # 34.