LUCANIA. Velia. Philistion group, circa 300-280 BC. Didrachm (Silver, 21mm, 7.43g, 2h). Head of Athena to left, wearing crested Attic helmet adorned with a griffin leaping to right; above helmet, Δ; before Athena's throat [Φ]. Rev. ΥEΛHTΩN, lion walking to right; above, pentagram between Φ - Ι. HGC 1, 1319. HN III 1306. SNG ANS 1367 = SNG Copenhagen 1580 = SNG Lockett 566 (same dies). Williams 424 (O210/R300). Attractive old collection toning, good very fine. Formerly NGC certified CH VF, 5/5 strike, 4/5 surfaces; cert. #5771796-001. Ex Kirk Davis.

Lucania, Velia. AR Nomos. Philistion Group.

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