Auction Catalogue
Greek Coinages, Tarentum: Diobol, struck c. 280-228
Obverse: e-y: draped bust of Athena canted slightly right, wearing triple-crested helmet adorned with Skylla
Reverse: Herakles subduing the Nemean lion; club on left over amphora, ευφ below
Metal: silver; reduced ‘Tarantine’ standard; 1.09g/3h
References: Vlasto 1437; Rutter 1062; Ashmolean 521 var. [reverse]
Condition: Extremely fine and dark toned; the portrait well centred and of superb style £400-£500
This lot was sold as part of a special collection, The Phillips Family Collection of Ancient Greek Coins.
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Collection
SNC May 1941 (8054)
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