CNG 88, Lot: 19. Estimate $500. Sold for $650. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

LUCANIA, Velia. Circa 300-280 BC. AR Nomos (22mm, 7.28 g, 3h). 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. William 462 (O231/R323); HN Italy 1307; SNG ANS 1375 (same dies); BMC 93 (same dies). Good VF, lightly toned, minor porosity.