Masterpiece in miniature
Greek Italy. Bruttium, Rhegion. AE Onkia, c. third quarter of 5th century BC. Obv. Lion's mask; to left, barley grain; to right, pellet. Rev. REC•I; above, spray with leaf; below, almost invisible crescent(?). HN Italy 2518; HGC 1 1698; SNG ANS -. 1.19 g. 11.00 mm. RRR. Extremely rare. A choice example of an apparently unpublished variety (for symbols), Lovely emerald/turquoise green patina. EF.