Poseidon / Bull & Octopus
Poseidonia (Lucania) - Drachm

Description
Obverse: Poseidon advancing right, wielding trident overhead
Reverse: Bull standing left; octopus below
This coin is SNG Morcom 298. It also provides evidence that the octopus was a symbol of Poseidon.
Details
Detail | Value |
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Composition | Bronze |
Issuer | Poseidonia |
Ruling Authority | Unknown |
Period of Issue | 420 BC - 390 BC |
Weight | 1.58 g |
Diameter | 12 mm |
Orientation | ↑↑ 9h |
Denomination | 1 Drachm |
Standard | Phocaean/Campanian Drachm |
References | HN Italy #1153; HGC 1 #1181; Grunauer #III; SNG Morcom #298 (this coin) |
Provenance
Location | Description | Date |
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United Kingdom | Naville Numismatics, Auction 95 - Lot 18 | Apr 26, 2025 |
United States | Lelouch Collection | Current |