CNG 100, Lot: 1252. Estimate $1000. Sold for $850. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

LUCANIA, Velia. Circa 280 BC. AR Nomos (20mm, 7.55 g, 8h). Helmeted head of Athena left, helmet decorated with griffin; [A before crest], Φ before neck, IE within incuse square behind neck guard / Lion attacking stag left. Williams 575 (O285/R400); HN Italy 1318; Weber 944 (same dies). Good VF, deeply toned, lamination on reverse.