Lucania, Velia AR Stater. Circa 300-280 BC. Philistion group. Helmeted head of Athena to right, helmet decorated with wing; AH monogram behind neck guard, Φ before neck / Lion standing to right; above, grain ear between Φ and I, Π beneath lion; YEΛHTΩN in exergue. Williams 478 (O238/R337); SNG Copenhagen 1578 (same dies); SNG ANS 1379 (same dies); HN Italy 1309. 7.46g, 23mm, 3h.
Near Extremely Fine; beautiful deep old cabinet toning.
Acquired from Chaponnière & Firmenich SA.