Experts in Coins & Medals

LUCANIA. Velia. Circa 440/35-400 BC. Drachm (Silver, 17 mm, 4.00 g, 12 h). Head of a nymph to left, with her curly hair confined by a band. Rev. ΥΕΛΗ Owl standing left on olive branch. De Nanteuil 191 (this coin). HN III 1272. Jameson 383 (same obverse die). NG Blackburn 96. Williams 172 (O110/R130). Attractively toned and of a fine, serene Classical style. About extremely fine.

LAKONIA. Lakedaimon (Sparta). Circa 48-35 BC. Tetrachalkon (Bronze, 20 mm, 3.89 g, 10 h). Diademed and draped bust of Lakedaimon to right. Rev. Λ-Α / Α-ΦΙ Eagle standing to right with closed wings. BCD Peloponnesos 895. Grunauer XVI, 15. HGC 5, 630. Rare. Rough surfaces, otherwise, nearly fine.