LUCANIA. Velia. Nomos - Didrachm (Circa 300-280 BC).
Obv: Head of Athena left, wearing crested Phrygian helmet, decorated with griffin, scrolls on neck-guard; Θ behind.
Rev: YEΛHTΩN.
Lion crouching right, devouring prey; above, cicada between Φ - I.
Williams 420u (this coin); HN Italy 1305; HGC 1, 1322.
Ex Dr. Busso Peus Nachfolger 274 (1970), lot 1519
Condition: Near extremely fine.
Weight: 7.56 g.
Diameter: 22 mm.
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