Lot description:
MAGNA GRAECIA. LUCANIA, VELIA.
Silver didrachm, circa 334-300 BC.
Kleudoros group. Obv: head of Athena left, wearing crested Phrygian helmet decorated with centauress; monogram behind neck. Rev: lion standing left, tearing at prey; A above, monogram below, YEΛHTΩN in exergue.
Good Very Fine; attractive old cabinet tone.
Reference: HN Italy-1296; SNG Copenhagen-1563; SNG Lockett-558.
Provenance: from the Euclidean Collection; acquired from Den of Antiquity.
Die Axis: 10h.
Diameter: 19 mm.
Weight: 7.71 g.
Composition: Silver.
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