Experts in Coins & Medals

LUCANIA. Velia. Circa 334-300 BC. Nomos (Silver, 22 mm, 7.43 g, 4 h). Head of Athena to left, wearing crested Phrygian helmet ornamented with a centauress seated to left on the bowl; behind, monogram. Rev. ΥΕΛΗΤΩΝ Lion standing to left, devouring animal part; above, A; below, monogram. BMC 82 (same dies). HN 1293. Williams 331, (O173/R243). Pozzi 255 = SNG Copenhagen 1563 = SNG Lockett 558 (all from the same dies). Lightly toned. Old cleaning marks under toning, otherwise, good very fine.

GAUL, Central-Western Gaul. Bituriges. Circa 80-50 BC. (Bronze, 18 mm, 3.16 g, 9 h), 'M sous le cheval ailé' type. Head of a wolf to right with long extended tongue. Rev. Winged horse (Pegasos?) galloping to right, below [M]. DT 3492. LT -. Nash 550-4. Published as no. 54 in S. Gouet and M. Petit, Surréelles Monnaies Gauloises, 2024. Attractive green patina and with an exceptionally well-struck obverse; rare. Small areas of corrosion, otherwise, very fine.