Auction Catalogue
Greek Coinages, Tarentum: Diobol, struck c. 325-280
Obverse: head of Athena left, wearing crested helmet adorned with Scylla
Reverse: τα: Herakles subduing the Nemean lion, club (and quiver?) to left
Metal: silver; Achaean weight standard; 1.18g/9h
References: Vlasto 1243, this coin; Rutter 976; Ashmolean 469
Condition: Almost extremely fine, lustrous surfaces with light toning; described by Ravel as ‘F.d.C’ £300-£360
This lot was sold as part of a special collection, The Phillips Family Collection of Ancient Greek Coins.
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Collection
M.P. Vlasto Collection
Bt L.S. Forrer, Septmeber 1950
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