Lucania, Velia AR Didrachm

Helmeted head of Athena left, wearing Phrygian helmet decorated with centauress, KE monogram behind

Lion left, tearing prey, A above, KE monogram below, ΥΕΛΗΤΩΝ in ex.

Circa 334-300 BC

7.22g

Williams 327 (O.174/R.243)
BMC 74; HN Italy 1294.

Ex-Calgary coin

The KE obverse monogram is the signature of Kleudoros, the artist or mint master of Velia.

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Enodia

[Oct 26, 2013 at 10:50 PM]

great coin! i love these lion & prey types

Steve E

[Oct 26, 2013 at 11:16 PM]

Nice high relief! I really want an engraver signed coin Cool

David Atherton

[Oct 26, 2013 at 11:21 PM]

Absolutely a fantastic coin! The obverse is in a very fine style and the reverse is amazing.

Randygeki(h2)

[Oct 27, 2013 at 09:42 AM]

Sweet addition! Not sure what side I like more!

SPQR Matt

[Oct 27, 2013 at 08:28 PM]

A true beauty! Congratulations!

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