Greek Italy. Northern Lucania, Velia. AR Didrachm, c. 305-290 BC. Obv. Head of Athena right wearing Attic helmet decorated with wing and wreath; behind neck flap, monogram; [Φ] below chin. Rev. Lion walking right; above, grain ear and [Φ]-Ι on either side of grain ear; below lion, Π; in exergue, [ΥΕ]ΛΗΤΩΝ . HN Italy 1309; SNG ANS 1379; SNG Cop. 1577; Williams, Velia 489. AR. 7.35 g. 21.50 mm. Obverse die break. Choice and prettily toned. Good VF.