★ Ex Helbing, 1942 ★

Lucania. Velia. Circa 465-440 BC. Drachm (Silver, 17.18 mm, 3.77 g) Head of Nymph right. Rev. YEΛΗ Owl standing right with closed wings, head facing, on olive branch right. Williams 112c (this coin). SNG ANS 1237. HN Italy III, 1265. SNG Delepierre 403 (same dies). BMC 16 (same dies). Hunterian 6 (same dies). Attractive iridescent cabinet tone. Slightly rough surfaces, otherwise, Very Fine.

Ex O. Helbing 86, 25 November 1942, lot 3024 and Kress 95, 30 November 1953, lot 12. Accompanied with collector's tag.