

Greek Italy. Southern Apulia, Tarentum. AR Diobol, c. 280-228 BC. Obv. Head of Athena left, wearing Corinthian helmet. Rev. TAP[...]. Herakles, preparing to swing club he holds above, standing left, knee on back of lion standing left, head right; below, owl. HN Italy 1065 corr. (owl undescribed) ; Vlasto 1431-5 corr. (same); D'Andrea-Miglioli-Tafuri-Vonghia 258. 1.01 g. 12.00 mm. R. Rare. Delicate patina with warm hues. Good VF/About EF.