LUCANIA. Poseidonia. Circa 445-420 BC. Obol (Silver, 9 mm, 0.46 g, 10 h). ΠΟΜ - Ε Poseidon, nude but for cloak draped over his shoulders, striding to right, brandishing his tripod with his upraised right hand; in the crook of his right arm, tiny Ε; to left, laurel branch; border of dots. Rev. ΠΟΜ Bull walking to right; below right, laurel sprig. HN III 1121 var. SNG ANS 642-644 var. Very rare this nice. Well-centered and attractive. Toned as found. Some deposits and minor marks, otherwise, good very fine.

From the "Collection sans Pareille" of Ancient Greek Fractions and from the collection of Leo Mildenberg.