Superb Velia
Greek Italy. Northern Lucania, Velia. AR Didrachm. Period VIII: Caduceus-Thunderbolt Group, c. 280 BC. Obv. Head of Athena left wearing Attic helmet decorated with griffin; on neck-guard, Φ; behind, AP monogram. Rev. Lion walking right; above, kerykeion; in exergue, ΥΕΛHΤΩΝ. HN Italy 1316. 7.52 g. 22.00 mm. Outstanding coin, fully detailed, centred and complete. Iridescent tone. EF.