An exceptional head of Athena
Lot 1097
LUCANIA. Velia. Circa 340-334 BC. Didrachm or Nomos (Silver, 22 mm, 7.67 g, 12 h). Head of Athena to right, wearing crested Attic helmet adorned, on the bowl, with a griffin; behind neckguard, Θ. Rev. YEΛΗΤΩΝ Lion walking to right; above, Φ (?); below, Θ. HN Italy 1284. Williams 270 (O155/R211). A beautiful and lightly toned piece with an exceptionally fine head of Athena. The reverse struck somewhat off center and with light doubling, otherwise, good extremely fine.

From a Swiss collection, ex Numismatica Aretusa 4, 22 March 1996, 58.
Estimate:
500 CHF
Starting price:
400 CHF
Hammer price:
1100 CHF
Bid increment:
Closed
Minimum bid:
Closed
Number of bids:
1 Bid
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