Velia in Lucania, modern Didrachm cast imitation, prototypes issued 350-330 BC., cf. SNG ANS 1387.

Velia in Lucania, modern cast imitation (fake or copy for museum visitors?), prototypes issued 350-330 BC.,
Didrachm / Nomos (ø 23,5-24 mm / 8,70 g), silver, axis medal alignment ↑↑ (ca. 0°),
Obv.: {TAM} , head of Athena right, wearing crested Athenian helmet decorated with griffin; {TAM} -monogram below.
Rev.: Φ – {TAM} / YEΛHTΩN , lion crouching right, trident between letter Φ and {TAM} -monogram above.
cf. http://www.forumancientcoins.com/fakes/albums/userpics/10618/MVC-002E.JPG .
For the genuine types cf. SNG ANS 1387 / HN Italy 1312 (head of Athena left, different lettters and monograms, 7,2 – 7,6 g.) ; http://www.magnagraecia.nl/coins/Lucania_map/Velia_map/Velia.html .

Wrong weight, casting bubbles, soft outlines (especially at letters), rough surface,