Greek Italy. Northern Lucania, Velia. AR Didrachm, c. 400-340 BC. Obv. Lion crouching right, mouth open and tail between legs; above, retrograde B. Rev. YEΛ-HTΩN. Head of nymph Velia right, in archaic style, hair bound in krobylos. wearing pearl necklace. HN Italy 1275. AR. 7.44 g. 20.00 mm. RR. Very rare early variety, seldom offered. Prettily toned. VF/About VF.