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!
 
 
   

 

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  Ancient Greek Coinage

MYSIA

IOLLA
4th Century B.C.

Æ 12 mm  c. 1.5gm.  Small coin cf. US dime at 17.9mm

4th century BC.




Obverse:  Laureate head of Zeus right.
Reverse: IOΛΛEΩN. Forepart of Pegasos right; below, symbol/grain ear right.

Ref. SNG von Aulock 7252; BMC 3.

NGC CERTIFIED ANCIENT & Graded Very Fine, nearly black patina with tan wash/highlights--a bit lighter and Nicer in Hand!


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