CNG Web Product ID: 383
Price: $2,250.00
Denomination: Nomos
Grade: EF attractively toned
Reference: SNG Copenhagen 1776

 Bruttium, Kroton. Circa 480-470 BC. AR Nomos (8.01 gm). QPO, tripod with fillets and
  serpents / Incuse eagle flying right. Cf. SNG ANS 287; SNG Copenhagen 1766. Toned EF,
  sharp strike. Rare, particularly so in high grade. $2,250.

  A rare and interesting variation on the unusual relief/incuse coins of Southern
  Italy. In this case, an incuse design different from the obverse has been chosen for
  the reverse, although the flying eagle's form does aproximate the structure of the
  obverse tripod. Apparently the intent was to choose a reverse design that would
  maximize the ability of the reverse, or punch die, to push metal into the obverse.