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

Italy. Lucania. Velia. Stater 300-280 BC. Silver 7.43 g.; 23.1 mm.
Obverse: Head of Athena in Attic helmet, right ; ϕ behind her head and Π above //
Reverse: Lion at bay right, grape bunch above dividing the symbols ϕI, caption in exergue. Reverse caption: ϕI // ΥΕΛΗΤΩΝ
Pozzi: 262. HGC: 1-1319.

Rare. Coin showing a double strike on the obverse with a pleasant cabinet patina. Almost uncirculated AU 55-58