238, Lot: 18. Estimate $200. Sold for $420. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

LUCANIA, Velia. Circa 465-440 BC. AR Didrachm (18mm, 7.42 g). Lion standing right; A above / Head of the nymph Hyele right. Williams - (0-/R52); HN Italy 1264. Near VF, toned.

The obverse die for this coin is not recorded by Williams. It is very similar to O54 but the letter A leans slightly left on this coin whereas on O54 it leans slightly right. The reverse die of this coin is recorded, but is only recorded in the Beta series with a B above the lion on the obverse