LUCANIA, Velia. Circa 300-280 BC. AR Nomos (21.5mm, 7.41 g, 5h). Philistion Group. Helmeted head of Athena left, helmet decorated with dolphin on the bowl, Φ on neck-guard; monogram to left / Lion walking right; above, trident between Φ I. Williams Period VII, 509 (O255/R357); HN Italy 1312; SNG Ashmolean 1373 (same dies). Toned, minor marks and die wear. Good VF.
From the William H. Birkinshaw Collection. Ex estate of Robert W. Everett (Classical Numismatic Group 45, 18 March 1998), lot 61.