VELIA. Lucania. Ca. 400-365 B.C. Didrachm. Lion prowling r., retrograde B above. Rv. Head of nymph Velia r., hair in a krobylos, held by a plain band; YEΛH below, graffito APΩIXIAΣ lightly inscribed above. 7.68 grams. SNG Dewing 452, Williams 209j (this coin), Mangieri 17 (this coin). Pale gray toning. Nice Very Fine. A distinctly rare and attractive type. (Est. $1,500-$2,000)
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