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Lucania, Velia.
Silver Didrachm, c. 300-280 BC.
Obverse: Helmeted head of Athena facing left, φ in front of neck, E behind neck.
Reverse: Lion walking left, triskeles above flanked by φ and ι, ΥEΛHTΩN in exergue.
(BMC 82; HN Italy 1294 var. (no letter above)).
7.45g.
Extremely Fine.
| Period | c 334 - 300 BC |
|---|---|
| Date | c. 300-280 BC |
| Coin Group | Ancient Greece |
| Denomination | Nomos |
| Coin Ruler | Velia |
| Country | Italy and Sicily |
| Coin House | Lucania |
| Metal | Silver |
| References | BMC 82; HN Italy 1294 var. (no letter above) |
| Weight | 7.73 g |
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