CNG 102, Lot: 71. Estimate $2000. Sold for $1600. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

LUCANIA, Velia. Circa 280 BC. AR Nomos (22mm, 7.36 g, 1h). Caduceus-Fulmen group. Helmeted head of Athena left, helmet decorated with griffin; Φ on neck guard, AP monogram behind neck guard / Lion standing right; kerykeion with fillet above. Williams 532 (O267/R372); HN Italy 1316. EF, attractively toned, underlying luster.

From the Allan Smith, M.D. Collection. Ex Harlan Berk inventory cc64029 (May 2009).