Lovely Owl Miniature
Greek Italy. Southern Apulia, Tarentum. AR Obol, c. 280-228 BC. Obv. Kantharos; around, three pellets. Rev. Kantharos; around, two pellets; to lower right, owl. Cf. HN Italy 1076; Vlasto 1667. 0.53 g. 9.50 mm. R. Chioce example. Lightly toned, underlying luster. EF.