LUCANIA, Poseidonia. Circa 530-500 BC. AR Drachm (20mm, 3.44 g, 12h). Poseidon, nude but for chlamys draped over shoulders, standing right, preparing to cast trident held aloft in right hand, left arm extended; ΠOM (retrograde) to left; pellet border / Incuse of obverse, except trident in relief, and legend in relief and not retrograde; rayed border. HN Italy 1108; SNG ANS 619 (same obv. die). Near EF, attractive old cabinet tone. Excellent metal for issue.
