Italy, Lucania, Velia/Hyele, Didrachm 334-300 BC

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Description

Greek Italy. Lucania, Velia/Hyele. AR Didrachm (7.56g), ca. 334-300 BC.
Obv.: head of Athena left, wearing crested Attic helmet ornamented with olive wreath
Rev.: lion advancing left, with right forepaw raised; ΥΕΛHΤΩΝ in exergue

Williams 379f (this coin); SNG Lockett 553 (this coin); HN Italy 1298.

Pleasant dark cabinet tone. Very Fine - Extremely Fine

An attractive piece with a distinguished pedigree.

Provenance Details

Ex Richard Cyril Lockett Collection = Glendining, 25 October 1955, 435.
Ex CNG mail bid sale 78, 2008, 173.

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