LUCANIA.VELIA.Circa 340-334 BC.AR.Didrachm ( Nomos ). ( 7.56g, 22mm, 7h )
Bust of Athena right wearing crested helmet decorated with a griffin right, Θ behind nape.
Reverse. YEΛΗΤΩΝ, lion right, Θ before hind leg.
Ref: Williams 291
Good very fine, old grey tone with some irridescence in fields.
Obverse two small punch marks in region where Athena's ear would be situated.Reverse. a few hairline scratches above lion.