Lucania, Velia AR Didrachm. Circa 440-400 BC. Head of Athena left, wearing crested Attic helmet, decorated with griffin and wreath / YEΛHTΩN, Lion attacking stag right; circle below. Williams 169; HN Italy 1270. 7.70g, 20mm, 3h.
Good Very Fine; excellent style and lightly toned. Very Rare - Williams cites only 7 examples.
From the Mark Christenson Collection.