Velia, Silver Nomos

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Lucania, Velia. Silver Nomos, 334 – 300 BC. Obverse: Signed by the artist Kleudoros, head of Athena facing three-quarters left, wearing crested helmet ornamented with wings and the signature across…
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Description

Lucania, Velia.

Silver Nomos, 334 – 300 BC.

Obverse: Signed by the artist Kleudoros, head of Athena facing three-quarters left, wearing crested helmet ornamented with wings and the signature across the bowl.
Reverse: Lion standing left, tearing at prey.

(HN Italy 1295; Pozzi 673-4; McClean 1457; SNG ANS 1331; SNG Lockett 556).

Very Fine, struck slightly off-centre, and with scratches in the reverse exergue, attractively toned.

7.42g.

Specification

Date 334 - 300 BC
Coin Group

Ancient Greece

Denomination

Nomos

Coin Ruler

Velia

Country

Italy and Sicily

Coin House

Lucania

Metal

Silver

References HN Italy 1295; Pozzi 673-4; McClean 1457; SNG ANS 1331; SNG Lockett 556
Weight 7.42 g

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