The Prospero Collection of Ancient Greek Coins. ITALY. Lucania, Velia (c.400-365 B.C.), Silver Didrachm, 7.69g,. Lion crouching to right, an owl standing to right in the exergue. Rev. YEΛH , head of nymph facing to right, wearing a single-pendant earring and a necklace, a grape-vine with a leaf and a bunch of grapes before, small Φ below chin (Williams 211 (O130/R164); SNG Lloyd 513 (these dies); BMC 34 (these dies); Jameson 387 (these dies); SNG ANS -; HN Italy 1276). Beautiful old cabinet tone, very fine and rare. US$ 1,000
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