LUCANIA. Velia. Circa 300-280 BC. Nomos (Silver, 21 mm, 7.29 g, 9 h). Head of Athena to right, wearing helmet with griffin; Φ behind her neck, Π above visor. Rev. Υ]ΕΛΗΤΩΝ Lion walking right; above, grape cluster between Φ and I. HN III 1311. Mangieri 178 ( this coin ). Williams 498d (O250/R349 this coin ). Nicely toned and centered. Uncleaned deposits on the obverse, minor scratches, otherwise, good very fine.
From the Vineyard Collection, ex Triton I, 2 December 1997, 147 and from the Mangieri Collection.
Price realized | 850 CHF |
Starting price | 225 CHF |