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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M.P. Vlasto Collection
Bt L.S. Forrer, Septmeber 1950