

Greek Italy. Southern Apulia, Tarentum. AR Diobol, 380-325 BC. Contemporary imitation. Obv. Head of Athena right, wearing helmet decorated with Skylla. Rev. Herakles standing right and fighting lion; behind, club; between legs, K; above, blundered legend. Cf. HN Italy 914 (for prototype). 0.97 g. 12.5 mm. R. Rare. Corrosions. Interesting imitation with blundered ethnic on reverse. Good F.