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.
Price realized | 260 CHF |
Starting price | 225 CHF |