★ From masterly engraved dies ★

Greek Italy. Northern Lucania, Velia. AR Didrachm, c. 300-280 BC. Head of Athena left, wearing helmet decorated with wing; [Φ before neck], dot and K behind neck guard. / Lion walking left; above, triskeles between Φ and I; in exergue, ΥΕΛΗΤΩΝ. William 467; HN Italy 1308; SNG Cop. 1584. AR. 7.52 g. 22.00 mm. An outstanding example, from masterly engraved dies. Enchanting old cabinet dark tone. EF.