‡ Italy, Lucania, Velia, drachm, c. 535-510 BC, forepart of lion right devouring prey; two legs hold the prey rev., irregular quadripartite incuse square, 3.89g (Williams 15, O10/R6; SNG ANS 1202-1203, same dies; SNG Manchester 261, same dies), fine toning and extremely fine, an exceptional example Provenance: European Connoisseur collection (formed before 2002).

Estimate: GBP 3000-4000