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Drachm of Argos, Argolis

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Obverse: Head of Hera to l. Reverse: Nude Diomedes striding to r. with chlamys tied over his shoulders and holding dagger in r. hand and Palladion in l. hand; swan standing behind back foot
Department of Ancient and Byzantine Art & Numismatics Harvard Art Museums/Arthur M. Sackler Museum Gifts for Special Uses Fund
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Title: Drachm of Argos, Argolis
Description:
Obverse: Head of Hera to l.
Reverse: Nude Diomedes striding to r.
with chlamys tied over his shoulders and holding dagger in r.
hand and Palladion in l.
hand; swan standing behind back foot.

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