

Greek Italy. Northern Lucania, Velia. AR Didrachm, c. 334-300 BC. Obv. Head of Athena left, wearing helmet decorated with sphinx; monogram behind neck guard. Rev. Lion standing left, devouring prey; Φ above, Φ below; in exergue, YEΛHTΩΝ. HN Italy 1296. 7.41 g. 20.50 mm. A handsome example. Old cabinet tone. Apparently never offered with double Φ on reverse. Good VF.