Watch List notes:

LUCANIA, Velia. Circa 440/35-400 BC. Drachm (Silver, 17mm, 4.01 g 10). Head of a nymph to right, with curly hair confined by a band. Rev. ΥΕΛ[Η] Owl standing right on olive twig. HN III 1272. SNG ANS 1266. Williams 183. Attractively toned. Slightly rough surfaces and with an ancient test cut at 2', otherwise, extremely fine.


From the Stoecklin Collection, acquired from E. Bourgey in Paris.