Nomos

Obolos Webauction 13  –  2 July 2019

Nomos, Obolos Webauction 13

The Vineneyard Collection Part II, and Greek, Roman, Byzantine, Islamic and e...

Tu, 02.07.2019, from 4:00 PM CEST
The auction is closed.

Description

LUCANIA. Velia. Circa 340-334 BC. Didrachm or nomos (Silver, 22.5 mm, 7.48 g, 3 h). Head of Athena to left, wearing Attic helmet adorned with a griffin and with her hair in a braid tied at the end; behind her neck, P. Rev. YEΛΗΤΩΝ Lion walking to right; above, Φ. HN III 1284. SNG Lloyd 520 ( same dies ). Williams 264 (O152/R203). With an obverse of remarkably fine style and an elegant reverse; very attractively toned and beautifully centered on a broad flan. With some flatness from a striking fault on the obverse, otherwise, good very fine.

Question about this lot?

Bidding

Price realized 260 CHF
Starting price 225 CHF
The auction is closed.
Feedback / Support