Ancients
LUCANIA. Velia. Ca. 300-280 BC. AR didrachm or nomos (22mm, 7.16 gm, 3h). Philistion group. Head of Athena right wearing crested Attic helmet, the bowl helmet decorated with leaping griffin; A behind neck guard, Φ before neck / Lion stalking right; above, dolphin right between I and Φ, YEΛΗΤΩΝ in exergue. William 449 (O223/R314). HN Italy 1307. Attractive gunmetal gray toning. NGC Choice XF 5/5 - 3/5, edge marks. Ex Dr, F. Pepito Collection (Superior Galleries 12-14 December 1987) , lot 53.
Estimate: 600-800 USD