Greek Italy, Tarentum (Calabria) AR Diobol, circa 325–280 BC Perforations along the sides indicate

Perforations along the sides indicate the maskette was likely attached to a larger ceremonial object

reflecting the rich ceremonial attire frequently depicted in Jama-Coaque elite figures

Diameter: 18 mm

used in antiquity to secure elaborate hairstyles and hair arrangements

Greek Italy, Tarentum (Calabria) AR Diobol, circa 325–280 BC Perforations along the sides indicateGreek Italy, Tarentum (Calabria) AR Diobol, circa 325280 BC Weight: 1. 0 g Reference: Vlasto 1238 HN Italy 914 This silver diobol was struck in the important Greek city of Tarentum (modern Taranto, southern Italy) during the late Classical to early Hellenistic period, a time when the city flourished as one of Magna Graecias wealthiest and most artistically sophisticated mints. The obverse features the head of Athena facing left, wearing a crested