

Greek Italy. Southern Apulia, Tarentum. AR Drachm, c. 280-272 BC. Obv. Head of Athena left, wearing Attic crested helmet, decorated with Skylla. Rev. Owl standing right, head facing, on thunderbolt. HN Italy 1018; Vlasto 1068; SNG Cop. 958. 3.30 g. 14.50 mm. Brilliant, lovely iridescent tone. Reverse slightly off centre. About EF.