ITALY. Lucania. Thourioi. AR Distater (Double Nomos) (15.57 gms), ca. 350-300 B.C. NGC EF, Strike: 4/5 Surface: 5/5. Fine Style. Flan Flaw.

HGC-1, 1257; HN Italy-1823; Noe-J2-4 (sam obv. die). Obverse: Helmeted head of Athena right; Reverse: Bull butting right; EYΦA above; in exergue, two fish right. An elegant specimen, this handsomely toned example offers a well centered strike and presents very little in the way of handling. Some shimmering hints of brilliance are evident in the fields when cradled back and forth.

From the Mark and Lottie Salton Collection. Ex: Salton-Schlessinger FPL 33 (Winter 1961/2) Lot # 6.