Lot 6
Calabria, Taras. Silver Diobol (1.25 g), ca. 325-280 BC. Head of Herakles facing slightly left, wearing lion's skin headdress; club at shoulder. rev. Herakles standing right, wrestling the Nemean lion; in left field, club; between legs of Herakles, Φ. Vlasto 1348 (same dies); SNG ANS 1431; HN Italy 977. Perfectly centered and sharply struck obverse. Exceptional for the issue. A miniature numismatic gem! Toned. Extremely Fine. Estimated Value $1,000
Ex Hess-Divo 317 (27 October 2010), lot 10;
Ex Peus 372 (30 October 2002), lot 39;
Ex Peus 345 (1 November 1995), lot 19.
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| Realized $1,416 |
