Velia AR Nomos, c. 300-280 BC, Philistion group

Lucania, Velia. AR Nomos (19-20 mm, 6.72 g), c. 300-280 BC. Philistion group.
Obv. Head of Athena to right, wearing crested Attic helmet decorated with griffin; Δ above visor, [Φ before neck].
Rev. Lion standing right; above, pentagram between Φ and I; YEΛHTΩN in exergue.
Williams 440 (O218/R310); HN Italy 1306.

Of wonderful style. Weight loss due to traces of filing on edge. Very fine.