The Prospero Collection of Ancient Greek Coins. ITALY. Lucania, Velia (c.305-290 B.C.), Silver Didrachm, 7.59g,. Head of Athena facing to right, wearing a crested Attic helmet decorated with a griffin, Δ above vizor. Rev. YEΛHTΩN (in the exergue), lion walking to right, a pentagram between Φ-I above (Williams 426 (O211/R300); SNG Ashmolean 1330 (these dies); SNG ANS 1367; HN Italy 1306). Beautiful iridescent cabinet tone, extremely fine, a very good example. US$ 1,500
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