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Lot # 2
Greek Italy. Northern Apulia, Arpi. AR Diobol, c. 325-275 BC. Obv. APΠ CEΠTI. Head of Athena right, wearing Attic helmet decorated with hippocamp; Δ on neck guard. Rev. Herakles right, fighting lion; above, ethnic; between, Δ. HN Italy 637; SNG ANS 632. AR. 0.9 g. 12.5 mm. R. Rare and superb. Lightly toned, with warm hues. About EF/VF. 'The name on the obverse seems to be related to the Roman name Septimius.' (HN Italy, p. 76, 637 note).