i just added this silver
drachm from Velia...
https://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-137483 these are the earlier of two similar
types issued by Velia, and the more archaic look of this series, in both the appearance of the nymph and the
incuse reverse, really grabbed me. these were struck prior to the beautiful and more famous Athena/lion
types, and represent a very significant event in the
history and political/economic development of southern
Italy.
i've always been a sucker for the coins of Velia, and the first 'major' ancient i ever bought was from there (
Williams 297), but i really like this one!
enjoy,
~
Peter