HERAKLES wrestling the Nemean Lion/ATHENA. Taras Greek Silver Diobol Coin

Description

Ancient Greek Coinage CALABRIA Tarentum Ca. 380-325 BC Silver Diobol 11.8mm, 1.14gm.  Very Small Coin--a Dime is 17.9mm Obverse: Helmeted head of Athena right, with helmet decorated with Skylla Reverse: Herakles kneeling, holding club, strangling the Nemean Lion. Ref. HN Italy 911; Vlasto 1297.  Choice VF. Nicer in hand~Small coin shown greatly enlarged. Attractive contrasting cameo effect toning of reverse--appears to be some of the original "find" patina-- little gem!
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Ancient Greek Coinage
CALABRIA Tarentum
c. 380-325 BC
Silver Diobol 11.8mm, 1.14gm.  Very Small Coin--a Dime is 17.9mm
Obverse: Helmeted head of Athena right, with helmet decorated with
hippocamp
(giant winged sea horse--upper body of winged horse and lower of sea serpent).
Reverse: Herakles naked, kneeling on right, holding club in right supporting himself, strangling the Nemean Lion with left hand/arm.
Ref.
HN Italy 911;
Vlasto 1297.  Choice VF. Fine style. Nicer in hand~Very small coin shown greatly enlarged. Attractive contrasting cameo effect toning of reverse--appears to be some of the original "find" patina--little gem!
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