| Savoca Numismatik GmbH & Co. KG > Online Auction 209 | Silver | Auction date: 28 April 2024 |
| Lot number: 19 Price realized: 800 EUR (Approx. 857 USD) Note: Prices do not include buyer's fees. | Show similar lots on CoinArchives Find similar lots in upcoming auctions on  |
| Lot description: Lucania. Velia circa 400-340 BC. Nomos AR 21 mm, 7,49 g Head of Athena to left, wearing crested Attic helmet decorated with a griffin; behind neck guard, T / YEΛHTΩN, lion prowling to right; above, owl flying facing. Very Fine HN III 1280; SNG Ashmolean 1173. Velia, also known as Elea, was an ancient Greek city located in the southern part of Italy, in the region of Campania. It was founded around 540 BCE by Greek colonists from Phocaea, a city in Asia Minor (modern-day Turkey). Velia was situated on the coast of the Tyrrhenian Sea, near the modern town of Ascea. Velia played a significant role in the history of ancient Greek philosophy. It was the birthplace of the Eleatic school of philosophy, founded by Parmenides, and his disciple Zeno of Elea. The Eleatic philosophers made important contributions to metaphysics and epistemology. The city of Velia also flourished as a center of trade and commerce. It minted its own coins and maintained extensive trade networks throughout the Mediterranean region. However, like many other Greek colonies in Italy, Velia came under the influence of Rome during the 4th and 3rd centuries BCE, eventually becoming part of the Roman Republic. Today, the archaeological site of Velia preserves the remains of its ancient structures, including city walls, streets, houses, and public buildings. Excavations have revealed insights into the city's urban layout, architecture, and cultural life during the Greek and Roman periods. Starting price: 50 EUR |  |
