Mesmerizing Kaulonia
Greek Italy. Bruttium, Kaulonia. AR Nomos, c. 525-500 BC. AR. Obv. ΚΑVΛ. Apollo, diademed, walking right, holding laurel branch in upraised right hand and small daimon running right in outstretched left; in right field, stag on platform, with head reverted. Rev. The same type incuse left without legend. HN Italy 2035; SNG ANS 146; Noe Caulonia Group A.10; Jameson 408; Boston 172 (these dies).. 7.98 g. 32.50 mm. R. Excellent metal. Masterfully engraved die. Darkly toned with a hint of iridescence, underlying luster. Encapsulated by Classical Coin Grading MS 64.