Calabria, Tarentum. Alexandria Diobol; Calabria, Tarentum; 302-228 BC, Diobol, 1.18g. Vlasto-1386. Obv: Helmeted head of Athena r., sea horse on helmet. Rx: Herakles stepping l., head r., raising club to bash lion that has leapt on him from the r.; in l. field, bow and quiver. A rare reverse type variant: usually Herakles is shown standing or kneeling right, strangling the Nemean lion with both arms.. EF
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