Lucania, Velia AR Stater. Circa 440/35-400 BC. Head of Athena to left, wearing crested Attic helmet decorated with Skylla / Lion attacking stag to right; [YEΛHTON] above. HN Italy 1270. 7.53g, 22mm, 12h.
Very Fine. Very Rare.
The helmet of Athena is rarely decorated with a Skylla on coins minted at Velia and is thus clearly reminiscent of the issues of Thourioi.