CNG 94, Lot: 48. Estimate $1000. Sold for $1300. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

LUCANIA, Velia. Circa 334-300 BC. AR Nomos (20mm, 7.72 g, 4h). Kleudoros group. Helmeted head of Athena left, helmet decorated with sphinx; monogram behind neck guard / Lion standing left, devouring prey, on tablet inscribed with ethnic; Φ between legs. William 330 (O173/R244++); HN Italy 1294; SNG Ashmolean 1270 (same dies); SNG Lloyd 525 (same dies). Good VF, lightly toned. Well centered. Rare issue with tablet.

From the JMG Collection. Ex CNG Stock 716632 (October 1999).