Italy, Lucania, Stater 300-280 BC, Velia, very rare

Italy. Lucania. Stater 300-280 BC, Velia. Silver 7.47 g.; 23.1 mm.
Obverse: Head of Athena to right, wearing winged, laureate and crested Attic helmet // Reverse: Lion advancing to right. Reverse capiton: ΥΕΛΗΤΩΝ in exergue.

Pozzi: 262.

Very rare. Double strike on the obverse. Pleasant cabinet patina.
Almost uncirculated AU 55-58