The Phillips Family Collection of Ancient Greek Coins

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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SNC May 1941 (8054)