I viewed this in hand at the Worlds Fair of Money and loved it. In hand, the coin is very high relief, complete around the edges and looks far better than the photos. There is a very minor edge bend that is almost not noticeable in person so its not distracting to the coin. I was happy to win this coin and look forward to getting it back in hand soon. ITALY. Lucania. Metapontion. AR Stater (Nomos) (8.04 gms), ca. 510-470 B.C. NGC Ch EF, Strike: 5/5 Surface: 4/5. Edge Bend. HGC-1, 1028; HN Italy-1482; Noe-184. Obverse: Barley ear; Reverse: Incuse barley ear. Quite deeply toned and pleasing, this charming specimen is nearly free from any problems, with the noted minor edge bend the only issue observed. Typically encountered with more distractions, this piece towers above most and presents a solid, well-centered strike.
Stunning coin with masterful artistry! As you can tell by my avatar, I LOVE Magna Graecian coins! Kaulonia AR Nomos, c. 525-500 BC Bruttium, Kaulonia. Circa 525-500 BC. AR Nomos (31 mm, 6.63 g). Obv. Apollo advancing right, holding branch aloft in right hand, left arm extended, upon which a small daimon, holding branch in each hand, runs right; KAVΛ to left; to right, stag standing right, head reverted. Rev. Incuse of obverse, but daimon in outline and no ethnic. Noe, Caulonia Group A, 1 (same dies). Rare. Cracked in three parts, otherwise, very fine/fine. Here's my latest win from the land of the dog, Lucania: LUCANIA, Thurium as Copia (193-150 BCE) AE As. 9.40g, 22mm. Obv: Laureate head of Janus Rev: COPIA in right field; Cornucopia, caduceus and I (mark of value) in left field. HN Italy 1935. Very rare. cf. CNG E-Auction 374, 11.05.2016, lot 9 (hammer 260 USD); same dies as NAC Auction 84, 20.05.2015, lot 564 (hammer 2250 CHF) Very rare and in fine style. Purchased from AMCC3 July 2021
Thanks! It seems unusual for these to have complete edges with the design all the way around. I think it really adds a lot to the appeal. Thanks!!
