Greek Italy. Northern Lucania, Velia. AR Didrachm, period VII, Philistion Group, 300-280 BC. Obv. Head of Athena right, wearing Attic helmet decorated with griffin on wreath; to left, A; to right, [Φ]. Rev. Lion walking right, above dolphin between I and Φ; in exergue, ΥEΛHΤΩΝ. Williams 444; HN Italy 1307; HGC 1 1319. 7.3 g. 22 mm. Iridescent toning. Well centred on a large flan. Choice example. Good VF.
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