Greek Italy. Northern Lucania, Velia. AR Didrachm, c. 300-280 BC. Obv. Head of Athena left, wearing Attic helmet decorated with dolphin; Φ on neck-guard; monogram below chin. Rev. Lion standing right; above, Φ-I flanking trident right. In exergue, YEΛHTΩN. HN Italy 1312; Williams 499-514. AR. 7.56 g. 21.00 mm. A superb example, sharply struck, brilliant and prettily toned, with iridescent hues. Good VF/About EF.