Sale: Triton VIII, Lot: 44. Closing Date: Jan 
10, 2005. LUCANIA, Velia. Circa 400-365 BC. AR 
Nomos (7.64 gm, 2h). Estimate $1250 Sold For 
$2400 

LUCANIA, Velia. Circa 400-365 BC. AR Nomos (7.64 
gm, 2h). Lion crouching right; in exergue, owl 
standing right on olive spray / UELH, head of 
nymph right, wearing single pendant earring and 
necklace; grape vine before, F below chin. 
Williams, Velia 211 (O130/R164); Mangieri 57 (same 
dies); SNG ANS 1229 (same reverse die); SNG 
Copenhagen -; HN Italy 1276; SNG Lloyd 513 (same 
dies); Jameson 387 (same dies). VF, attractive 
light toning, choice surfaces. ($1250)

From the Tony Hardy Collection.

This coin shows the clear influence of the 
Syracusan masters, such as Euainetos, on Italian 
coinage.


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