COINS OF THE GREEK WORLD
LUCANIA
Velia
Didrachm 280/260. Head of Athena to l. wearing Attic helmet decorated with griffin, A above, IE? In square tablet behind neck guard. Rev. YEΛITΩΝ Lion attacking stag to l. 7.34 g. SNG Cop. 1591 (identical dies). BMC 111. Franke-Hirmer pl. 80. Splendid specimen. Well centred with beautiful toning. Extremely fine.
Ex Auction Dr. Busso Peus Nachf. 280, Frankfurt a. M. 30. 10. 1972. Lot 35.