Lucania, Velia AR Stater. Circa 340-334 BC. Head of Athena to left, wearing crested Attic helmet decorated with griffin; P with pellet within behind neck / Lion advancing to right; Φ above YEΛHTΩN in exergue. HN Italy 1284; SNG ANS 1292 (same dies); Williams 264 (O152/R203); HGC 1, 1310. 7.73g, 22mm, 2h.
Extremely Fine; light cabinet tone with hints of golden iridescence.
Acquired from Numismatica Ars Classica AG;
Ex private British collection, notarised as being in the United Kingdom prior to January 2011.