★ From the Prospero Collection, The New York Sale XXVII, 4 January 2012, 88 ★

LUCANIA. Velia. Circa 400-340 BC. Didrachm or Nomos (Silver, 21 mm, 7.71 g, 10 h). Lion crouching right; in exergue, owl standing right. Rev. ΥΕΛΗ Head of a nymph to right, wearing single pendant earring and necklace; below chin, Φ; to right, grape vine with grape bunch. HN Italy 1276. SNG Ashmolean 1094 ( same dies ). SNG Lloyd 513 ( same dies ). SNG München 840 ( same dies ). Williams 211 (O130/R164). Rare and with attractive old collection toning. Struck from somewhat worn dies, otherwise, very fine.

From the Prospero Collection, The New York Sale XXVII, 4 January 2012, 88.