ITALY. Lucania. Velia (Hyele, Elea). AR Stater (16.20 gms), ca. 420-380 B.C.
cf.SNGCop-1391-95. Helmeted head of Athena facing left wearing Attic helmet surmounted by Griffon; Reverse: (covered by bezel) Lion walking right. Mounted in a vintage (presumably Victorian era) gold bezel made of twisted and wrapped gold wire. Probably a coat or tuxedo button. VERY FINE.
Estimate: $400.00- $600.00