Calabria, Tarentum, AR drachm, ca. 302-280 BC, "owl," mounted owl-side out in 14K gold bezel with shackle bail. 5.93 grams total. Head of Athena right, wearing crested Attic helmet ornamented with Skylla hurling a stone / Owl with folded wings standing right, head facing; olive branch in right field. Scarce type, nicely toned AXF, slightly off-center strike, simple mount with wide prongs. With photo-certificate.
($200-300)