The Prospero Collection of Ancient Greek Coins. ITALY. Lucania, Velia (c.365-340 B.C.), Silver Didrachm, 7.60g,. Head of Athena facing to left, wearing a crested Attic helmet decorated with a griffin, a monogram behind neck-guard. Rev. YEΛHTΩN (in the exergue), lion walking to right, Φ above, a monogram below (Williams 254 (O149/R201); SNG Ashmolean 1196 (these dies); BMC 57; HN Italy 1284). Toned, good very fine. US$ 600
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