HERAKLES wrestling the Nemean Lion/ATHENA. Tarentum, Calabria Ancient Greek Coin

Description: Ancient Greek Coinage CALABRIA Tarentum Ca. 380-325 BC Silver Diobol 11.8mm, 1.14gm. Very Small Coin--a Dime is 17.9mm Obverse: Helmeted head of Athena right, with helmet decorated with Skylla Reverse: Herakles kneeling, holding club, strangling the Nemean Lion. Ref. HN Italy 911; Vlasto 1297. Choice VF. Nicer in hand~Small coin shown greatly enlarged. Attractive contrasting cameo effect toning of reverse--appears to be some of the original "find" patina-- little gem! Right Click picture to enlarge image size. Ancient Greek Coinage CALABRIA Tarentum c. 380-325 BC Silver Diobol 11.8mm, 1.14gm. Very Small Coin--a Dime is 17.9mm Obverse: Helmeted head of Athena right, with helmet decorated with hippocamp (giant winged sea horse--upper body of winged horse and lower of sea serpent). Reverse: Herakles naked, kneeling on right, holding club in right supporting himself, strangling the Nemean Lion with left hand/arm. Ref. HN Italy 911; Vlasto 1297. Choice VF. Fine style. Nicer in hand~Very small coin shown greatly enlarged. Attractive contrasting cameo effect toning of reverse--appears to be some of the original "find" patina--little gem! ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ OUR GUARANTEE: All illustrations are of the actual item offered. The authenticity of all pieces is fully guaranteed. Any item ever shown otherwise may be returned unaltered for full refund less shipping. If any item purchased is not to your satisfaction you may return it unaltered within 30 days of purchase for a full refund less shipping. We also guarantee absolute discretion and confidentiality in all transactions. Images are not actual size ~ Please see description for actual measurements.

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