

Greek Italy. Northern Lucania, Velia. AR Nomos. Kleudoros Group, c. 334-300 BC. Obv. Head of Athena left wearing Phrigian helmet, the bowl decorated with centauress; behind, monogram. Rev. Lion standing left, feeding; A above, monogram below. in exergue, ΥΕΛΕΤΩΝ. HN Italy 1296; SNG Cop. 1563; Williams Period VI, 331; SNG Lockett 558; BMC 82; Pozzi 255. 7.45 g. 21.00 mm. Fascinanting Nomos with cabinet tone. Slightly rough surfaces. EF.