Sale: CNG 78, Lot: 178. Estimate $750.  Closing Date: Wednesday, 14 May 2008.  Sold For $800. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

LUCANIA, Velia. Circa 280 BC. AR Nomos (7.45 g, 6h). Helmeted head of Athena left, helmet decorated with griffin; A above visor, IE in incuse square behind neck guard / Lion attacking stag left. William 547 (O275/R382); HN Italy 1317; SNG ANS 1398 (same dies). VF. Well centered on good metal.