The J. FALM Collection: Miniature Masterpieces of Greek Coinage depicting Animals
Calabria, Tarentum
Drachm circa 280-272, AR 3.26 g. Head of Athena r. wearing crested Attic helmet decorated with Scylla hurling stone. Rev. NEYMH[NIOΣ] – API Owl standing r., head facing, perched on olive branch. Vlasto 1062. SNG ANS 1315. SNG France 1945. Historia Numorum Italy 1015. Demeester 5 (this coin).
In exceptional condition for the issue. Struck on a very broad flan and with a
spectacular iridescent tone, good extremely fine
Ex NAC sale 9, 1996, 43.