Velia

Drachm circa 440-425, AR 17 mm, 3.78 g. Head of nymph l., hair bound with fillet, wearing necklace. Rev. YEΛΗ Owl standing l., with closed wings, perched on olive-twig; in exergue, [A]. SNG Lloyd 514 (these dies). Williams 170. Historia Numorum Italy 1272.

Old cabinet tone. Surfaces somewhat porous and minor scuffs

on reverse, otherwise good very fine

From the collection of a Mentor