The Prospero Collection of Ancient Greek Coins. ITALY. Lucania, Velia (c.334-300 B.C.), Silver Didrachm, 7.32g,. Both the obverse and reverse dies signed by Kleudoros. Head of Athena facing, inclined slightly to left, wearing a winged and crested Phrygian helmet, and a necklace, KΛEY[ΔΩPOY] inscribed across the bowl of the helmet. Rev. [Y]EΛHTΩN (in the exergue), lion to left, devouring its prey, A above, a monogram of Kleudoros below (Williams 335 (O175/R243); SNG ANS 1333 (these dies); BMC 71 (these dies); SNG Ashmolean 1260 (these dies); HN Italy 1295). Attractive style, old iridescent cabinet tone, good fine. US$ 800
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