Velia. Ca. 280 BC. AR nomos (21mm, 7.42 gm, 12h). Head of Athena left, wearing a crested Attic helmet decorated with a griffin; [A above, Φ before], IE on outlined tablet behind neck guard / Lion attacking stag left; ΥΕ[ΛΗΤΩΝ] above. William 575 (O285/R400). Weber 944 (same dies). SNG ANS 1403 (same obv. die). HN Italy 1317. Nicely struck with beautiful multicolored iridescent toning. Nearly Extremely Fine. From the Mayflower Collection. Acquired via private treaty from Kevin Cheek, Apollonia Ancient Art, about 1990.
Estimate: 1200.00-1600.00 USD