Calabria, Tarentum – Silver AR Diobol (c. 325–280 BC)
Athena / Herakles Wrestling the Nemean Lion
Denomination: AR Diobol
Mint: Tarentum, Calabria (Magna Graecia)
Date: Circa 325–280 BC
Material: Silver (AR)
Weight: 0.78 g
Diameter: 13.00 mm
Grade: Very Fine (VF), light natural cabinet toning
References: Vlasto 1337; Historia Numorum Italy 976
Design Details:
Obverse: Head of Athena right wearing an Attic helmet decorated with an olive/laurel wreath, delicate lock of hair trailing down neck. Expressive, well-centered portrait with sharp facial features.
Reverse: Herakles kneeling right, locked in combat wrestling the Nemean lion. Clear mythological detail and muscular definition across the flan.
Authenticity & Guarantee:
Unconditionally guaranteed genuine and authentic for life.