

Greek Italy. Southern Apulia, Tarentum. AR Drachm, c. 281-272 BC. Obv. Head of Athena left with hair flowing down behind, wearing crested helmet decorated with Skylla. Rev. Owl standing on thunderbolt, with open wings; to right, ΣΩ. HN Italy 1018; HGC 1 907; Vlasto 1068-74. 3.19 g. 17 mm. Good VF.