The Sir Gerard Clauson Collection of Ancient Coins

Greek Coinages, Northern Lucania, Velia, Drachm, 465-440, head of nymph right, rev. owl standing left on olive branch, υελη above, 3.65g (HN Italy 1265; Pozzi 653; McClean 1412; SNG ANS 1237; cf. SNG Lockett 540). Discreet test mark on edge at 8 o’clock and struck from a worn reverse die, otherwise good fine, obverse good very fine with a superb portrait of the severe style £400-£500

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, The Sir Gerard Clauson Collection of Ancient Coins.

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