Lucania, Velia AR Didrachm. Circa 300-280 BC. Philistion Group. Head of Athena to left, wearing crested Attic helmet decorated with dolphin on bowl; Φ on neck guard / Lion standing to right; Φ-I flanking ornate trident head to right above. Williams Period VII, 500 (O251/R351); SNG ANS 1387; SNG Fitzwilliam 1370 (same dies); de Luynes 639 (same dies); HN Italy 1312. 7.40g, 22mm, 12h.
Very Fine; bright, lustrous metal.
From the David Redman Collection, collector's ticket included;
Acquired from Mike Vosper.