Poseidon / Bull & Barleycorn

Poseidonia (Lucania) - Diobol (⅓ Drachm)
Poseidon advancing right, brandishing trident; olive-spray to left.
Bull standing left; barley grain in exergue.

Description

Obverse: Poseidon advancing right, brandishing trident; olive-spray to left.
Reverse: Bull standing left; barley grain in exergue.

Fine.

Details

CompositionSilver
IssuerPoseidonia
Ruling AuthorityUnknown
Period of Issue445 BC - 420 BC
Weight1.09 g
Diameter12 mm
Orientation
↑↑
2h
DenominationDiobol (⅓ Drachm)
StandardPhocaean/Campanian Drachm
ReferencesHN Italy #1119 (var. (bull right)); SNG ANS 2 #696; HGC 1 #1158

Provenance

LocationDescriptionDate
Austria
Numismatik Naumann, Auction 167 - Lot 16
May 17, 2026
United States
Lelouch Collection
Current