CNG 87, Lot: 184. Estimate $500. Sold for $1800. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

LUCANIA, Velia. Circa 300-280 BC. AR Nomos (19mm, 7.53 g, 4h). Philistion group. Helmeted head of Athena right, helmet decorated with griffin; A behind neck guard, Φ before neck / Lion standing right; above, dolphin right between I and Φ. Williams 451 (O224/R316); HN Italy 1307; SNG Ashmoleon 1338 (same dies); SNG Blackburn 106 (same dies). VF, attractively toned.