CNG 87, Lot: 186. Estimate $750. Sold for $2400. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

LUCANIA, Velia. Circa 280 BC. AR Nomos (20mm, 7.61 g, 11h). Helmeted head of Athena left, helmet decorated with griffin; Φ on neck guard, AP monogram behind neck guard / Lion standing right; kerykeion above. Williams 518 (O262/R364); HN Italy 1316. Good VF, attractively toned, slight die shift on reverse.